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Passage Lookup: Psalms 40
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Psalms 40:1
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For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
I waited patiently(b) for the Lord ; he turned to me and heard my cry.(c)Footnotes:
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Psalms 40:2
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He lifted me out of the slimy pit,(d) out of the mud(e) and mire;(f) he set my feet(g) on a rock(h) and gave me a firm place to stand.
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Psalms 40:3
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He put a new song(i) in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord (j) and put their trust(k) in him.
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Psalms 40:4
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Blessed is the one(l) who trusts in the Lord ,(m) who does not look to the proud,(n) to those who turn aside to false gods.[b](o)
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Psalms 40:5
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Many, Lord my God, are the wonders(p) you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare(q) with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many(r) to declare.
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Psalms 40:6
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Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—(s) but my ears you have opened[c]—(t) burnt offerings(u) and sin offerings[d] you did not require.
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Psalms 40:7
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Then I said, "Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll.[e](v)
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Psalms 40:8
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I desire to do your will,(w) my God;(x) your law is within my heart."(y)
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Psalms 40:9
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I proclaim your saving acts(z) in the great assembly;(aa) I do not seal my lips, Lord , as you know.(ab)
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Psalms 40:10
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I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness(ac) and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.(ad)
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Psalms 40:11
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Do not withhold your mercy(ae) from me, Lord ; may your love(af) and faithfulness(ag) always protect(ah) me.
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Psalms 40:12
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For troubles(ai) without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.(aj) They are more than the hairs of my head,(ak) and my heart fails(al) within me.
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Psalms 40:13
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Be pleased to save me, Lord ; come quickly, Lord , to help me.(am)
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Psalms 40:14
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May all who want to take my life(an) be put to shame and confusion;(ao) may all who desire my ruin(ap) be turned back in disgrace.
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Psalms 40:15
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May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"(aq) be appalled at their own shame.
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Psalms 40:16
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But may all who seek you(ar) rejoice and be glad(as) in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, "The Lord is great!"(at)
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Psalms 40:17
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But as for me, I am poor and needy;(au) may the Lord think(av) of me. You are my help(aw) and my deliverer;(ax) you are my God, do not delay.(ay)
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