Chapters

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Old Testament

New Testament

Psalms 40 Good News Bible (GNB)

A Song of Praise

1. I waited patiently for the Lord's help;then he listened to me and heard my cry.

2. He pulled me out of a dangerous pit,out of the deadly quicksand.He set me safely on a rockand made me secure.

3. He taught me to sing a new song,a song of praise to our God.Many who see this will take warningand will put their trust in the Lord.

4. Happy are those who trust the Lord,who do not turn to idolsor join those who worship false gods.

5. You have done many things for us, O Lord our God;there is no one like you!You have made many wonderful plans for us.I could never speak of them all —their number is so great!

6. You do not want sacrifices and offerings;you do not ask for animals burnt whole on the altaror for sacrifices to take away sins.Instead, you have given me ears to hear you,

7. and so I answered, “Here I am;your instructions for me are in the book of the Law.

8. How I love to do your will, my God!I keep your teaching in my heart.”

9. In the assembly of all your people, Lord,I told the good news that you save us.You know that I will never stop telling it.

10. I have not kept the news of salvation to myself;I have always spoken of your faithfulness and help.In the assembly of all your people I have not been silentabout your loyalty and constant love.

11. Lord, I know you will never stop being merciful to me.Your love and loyalty will always keep me safe.

A Prayer for Help

12. I am surrounded by many troubles —too many to count!My sins have caught up with me,and I can no longer see;they are more than the hairs of my head,and I have lost my courage.

13. Save me, Lord! Help me now!

14. May those who try to kill mebe completely defeated and confused.May those who are happy because of my troublesbe turned back and disgraced.

15. May those who jeer at mebe dismayed by their defeat.

16. May all who come to yoube glad and joyful.May all who are thankful for your salvationalways say, “How great is the Lord!”

17. I am weak and poor, O Lord,but you have not forgotten me.You are my saviour and my God —hurry to my aid!