English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 40, verse 105 in Hcsb Version

Psalms 40 : 1 (HCSB)

*For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. I waited patiently for the LORD, and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.

Psalms 40 : 2 (HCSB)

He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.

Psalms 40 : 3 (HCSB)

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.

Psalms 40 : 4 (HCSB)

How happy is the man who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies!

Psalms 40 : 5 (HCSB)

LORD my God, You have done many things-- Your wonderful works and Your plans for us; none can compare with You. If I were to report and speak *of them , they are more than can be told.

Psalms 40 : 6 (HCSB)

You do not delight in sacrifice and offering; You open my ears to listen. You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering.

Psalms 40 : 7 (HCSB)

Then I said, "See, I have come; it is written about me in the volume of the scroll.

Psalms 40 : 8 (HCSB)

I delight to do Your will, my God; Your instruction resides within me."

Psalms 40 : 9 (HCSB)

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; see, I do not keep my mouth closed-- as You know, LORD.

Psalms 40 : 10 (HCSB)

I did not hide Your righteousness in my heart; I spoke about Your faithfulness and salvation; I did not conceal Your constant love and truth from the great assembly.

Psalms 40 : 11 (HCSB)

LORD, do not withhold Your compassion from me; Your constant love and truth will always guard me.

Psalms 40 : 12 (HCSB)

For troubles without number have surrounded me; my sins have overtaken me; I am unable to see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my courage leaves me.

Psalms 40 : 13 (HCSB)

LORD, be pleased to deliver me; hurry to help me, LORD.

Psalms 40 : 14 (HCSB)

Let those who seek to take my life be disgraced and confounded. Let those who wish me harm be driven back and humiliated.

Psalms 40 : 15 (HCSB)

Let those who say to me, "Aha, aha!" be horrified because of their shame.

Psalms 40 : 16 (HCSB)

Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, The LORD is great!"

Psalms 40 : 17 (HCSB)

I am afflicted and needy; the Lord thinks of me. You are my help and my deliverer; my God, do not delay.