Psalms 40:7-17

7Then I said, ‘Here I am, my God! The message that is written in the book tells me what I must do.

8I want to do what pleases you. Your law is always in my thoughts.’

9In the great meeting of your people, I have told them about your justice. I cannot keep quiet! You know that this is true, Lord.

10I have not hidden the good news about your justice. I have told everyone that they can trust you, and that you have the power to save. I tell the great meeting of your people about your faithful love.

11You, Lord, will continue to be kind to me. Please continue to keep me safe, because of your faithful love.

12There are many dangerous troubles all around me. They are too many to count! My sins are too strong for me. They are more than all the hairs on my head! So I am weak and I cannot see clearly.

13Lord, please save me! Lord, come quickly to help me!

14Chase away the people who want to kill me! Cause them to become ashamed and confused. Chase away the people who want to hurt me, so that they run away in shame.

15When people laugh at me, make them sorry for what they have done.

16Lord, may those who come to you be very happy, because you have saved them. They should never stop saying, ‘Praise the Lord!’

17But I am poor and weak, my Lord. Please continue to think about me. You are the one who helps me and who saves me. My God, come quickly to help me!