English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 40, verse 44 in Ncv Version

Psalms 40 : 1 (NCV)

I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry.

Psalms 40 : 2 (NCV)

He lifted me out of the pit of destruction, out of the sticky mud. He stood me on a rock and made my feet steady.

Psalms 40 : 3 (NCV)

He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many people will see this and worship him. Then they will trust the Lord.

Psalms 40 : 4 (NCV)

Happy is the person who trusts the Lord, who doesn't turn to those who are proud or to those who worship false gods.

Psalms 40 : 5 (NCV)

Lord my God, you have done many miracles. Your plans for us are many. If I tried to tell them all, there would be too many to count.

Psalms 40 : 6 (NCV)

You do not want sacrifices and offerings. But you have made a hole in my ear to show that my body and life are yours. You do not ask for burnt offerings and sacrifices to take away sins.

Psalms 40 : 7 (NCV)

Then I said, "Look, I have come. It is written about me in the book.

Psalms 40 : 8 (NCV)

My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart."

Psalms 40 : 9 (NCV)

I will tell about your goodness in the great meeting of your people. Lord, you know my lips are not silent.

Psalms 40 : 10 (NCV)

I do not hide your goodness in my heart; I speak about your loyalty and salvation. I do not hide your love and truth from the people in the great meeting.

Psalms 40 : 11 (NCV)

Lord, do not hold back your mercy from me; let your love and truth always protect me.

Psalms 40 : 12 (NCV)

Troubles have surrounded me; there are too many to count. My sins have caught me so that I cannot see a way to escape. I have more sins than hairs on my head, and I have lost my courage.

Psalms 40 : 13 (NCV)

Please, Lord, save me. Hurry, Lord, to help me.

Psalms 40 : 14 (NCV)

People are trying to kill me. Shame them and disgrace them. People want to hurt me. Let them run away in disgrace.

Psalms 40 : 15 (NCV)

People are making fun of me. Let them be shamed into silence.

Psalms 40 : 16 (NCV)

But let those who follow you be happy and glad. They love you for saving them. May they always say, "Praise the Lord!"

Psalms 40 : 17 (NCV)

Lord, because I am poor and helpless, please remember me. You are my helper and savior. My God, do not wait. For the director of music. A psalm of David.