PSALM40

I waited patiently for the LORD, and he stooped towards me and heard my cry. He drew me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the swamp; He set my feet on a rock, he made firm my steps. And he put a new song into my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many shall look on in awe and trust in the LORD... Happy the man who makes the LORD his trust; who turns not to idolatry, or to those who stray after falsehoods. How numerous have you made, O LORD, my God, your wondrous deeds! And in your plans for me there is none to equal you; Should I wish to declare or to count them, they are more than can be numbered... Sacrifice or oblation you wished not but ears open to obedience you gave me. Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not; then I said, "Behold I come; in the written scroll it is prescribed for me. To do your will, O my God, is my delight, and your law is deep within my heart!"

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