Psalm 40
Expectans expectavi
1
I waited patiently for the Lord *
and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
2
He brought me also out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay *
and set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth *
even a thanksgiving unto our God.
4
Many shall see it, and fear *
and shall put their trust in the Lord.
5
Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the Lord *
and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies.
6
O Lord my God, great are the wondrous works which thou hast done, like as be also thy thoughts which are to us-ward *
and yet there is no man that ordereth them unto thee.
7
If I should declare them, and speak of them *
they should be more than I am able to express.
8
Sacrifice and meat-offering thou wouldest not *
but mine ears hast thou opened.
9
Burnt-offerings, and sacrifice for sin, hast thou not required *
then said I, Lo, I come,
10
In the volume of the book it is written of me, that I should fulfil thy will, O my God *
I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart.