English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 40, verse 65 in Nlt Version

Psalms 40 : 1 (NLT)

I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.

Psalms 40 : 2 (NLT)

He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.

Psalms 40 : 3 (NLT)

He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.

Psalms 40 : 4 (NLT)

Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.

Psalms 40 : 5 (NLT)

O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.

Psalms 40 : 6 (NLT)

You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand-- you don't require burnt offerings or sin offerings.

Psalms 40 : 7 (NLT)

Then I said, "Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures:

Psalms 40 : 8 (NLT)

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart."

Psalms 40 : 9 (NLT)

I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know.

Psalms 40 : 10 (NLT)

I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness.

Psalms 40 : 11 (NLT)

LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.

Psalms 40 : 12 (NLT)

For troubles surround me-- too many to count! My sins pile up so high I can't see my way out. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost all courage.

Psalms 40 : 13 (NLT)

Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me.

Psalms 40 : 14 (NLT)

May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace.

Psalms 40 : 15 (NLT)

Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!"

Psalms 40 : 16 (NLT)

But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!"

Psalms 40 : 17 (NLT)

As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay. For the choir director: A psalm of David.