Psalm 40

I waited patiently for the Lord, *

and he inclined to me, and heard my call.

He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; *

he set my feet upon the rock, and secured my footing.

He has put a new song in my mouth, *

a song of thanksgiving unto our God.

Many shall see and fear, *

and shall put their trust in the Lord.

Blessed is the man who has set his hope in the Lord, *

and has not turned to the proud, or to those who go about lying.

O Lord my God, great are the wondrous works which you have done, and also your thoughts toward us; *

there is none who can be compared with you.

If I should declare them and speak of them, *

they would be more than I am able to express.

Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, *

but my ears you have opened.

Burnt offerings and sin offerings you have not required; *

and so I said, “Behold, I come”;

In the volume of the book it is written of me, that I delight to do your will, O my God; *

indeed, your law is within my heart.

I have declared your righteousness in the great congregation; *

behold, I will not restrain my lips, O Lord, and that you know.