40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 1 , I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
40:2 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.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 2 , 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.
40:3 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 astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 3 , 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 astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD.
40:4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud, or in those who worship idols.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 4 , Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud, or in those who worship idols.
40:5 O LORD my God, you have done many miracles for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 5 , O LORD my God, you have done many miracles for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.
40:6 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.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 6 , 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.
40:7 Then I said, 'Look, I have come. And this has been written about me in your scroll:
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 7 , Then I said, 'Look, I have come. And this has been written about me in your scroll:
40:8 I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart.'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 8 , I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart.'
40:9 I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 9 , I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know.
40:10 I have not kept this good news 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.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 10 , I have not kept this good news 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.
40:11 LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 11 , LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness.
40:12 For troubles surround me-- too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 12 , For troubles surround me-- too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage.
40:13 Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 13 , Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me.
40:14 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.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 14 , 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.
40:15 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, 'Aha! We've got him now!'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 15 , Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, 'Aha! We've got him now!'
40:16 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, 'The LORD is great!'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 16 , But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, 'The LORD is great!'
40:17 As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord is thinking about me right now. You are my helper and my savior. Do not delay, O my God.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 40 , Verse 17 , As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord is thinking about me right now. You are my helper and my savior. Do not delay, O my God.
