Psalms 40:6-12

6You were not pleased with sacrifices and offerings. You have dug out two ears for me. You did not ask for burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin.

7Then I said, “I have come! (It is written about me in the scroll of the book.)

8I am happy to do your will, O my God.” Your teachings are deep within me.

9I will announce the good news of righteousness among those assembled for worship. I will not close my lips. You know that, O Lord.

10I have not buried your righteousness deep in my heart. I have been outspoken about your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not hidden your mercy and your truth from those assembled for worship.

11Do not withhold your compassion from me, O Lord. May your mercy and your truth always protect me.

12Countless evils have surrounded me. My sins have caught up with me so that I can no longer see. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost heart.