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Chapter 40
Psal OEB 40:1  For the Lord I waited and waited, till, inclining to me, he heard my cry.
Psal OEB 40:2  From the horrible pit he drew me, up out of the miry clay; he set my feet on a rock, and my steps he made firm.
Psal OEB 40:3  He put a new song in my mouth, of praise to our God. Many see it, and, filled with awe, put their trust in the Lord.
Psal OEB 40:4  Happy the person who has put in the Lord their trust, not looking to false gods or turning to idols.
Psal OEB 40:5  With us you have wrought in rich measure, O Lord our God, your marvels and purposes for us --- none may compare with you --- were I to declare or to tell them, past counting are they.
Psal OEB 40:6  In offerings bloody or bloodless you have no delight, but with open ears you have made me. Burnt-offering and offering for sin are not what you ask.
Psal OEB 40:7  Then said I, “Here I am, as the roll of the book has enjoined.
Psal OEB 40:8  My delight, O God, is to do your will, and your law is within my heart.”
Psal OEB 40:9  Well, O Lord, you know that, with lips unrestrained, your righteousness I told in the great congregation,
Psal OEB 40:10  not hiding it in my heart. I have told of your steadfast help, from the great congregation I hid not your love and your faithfulness.
Psal OEB 40:11  So do not restrain, Lord, your pity from us. Your love and your faithfulness --- ever may they be our shield.
Psal OEB 40:12  For evils that cannot be numbered have compassed me round. My transgressions have followed me up --- I can bear it no more. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has forsaken me.
Psal OEB 40:13  O Lord, be pleased to deliver me, haste to my help, O Lord.
Psal OEB 40:14  May those who are seeking my life be ashamed and confounded together; may those who delight in my hurt be defeated and brought to dishonour.
Psal OEB 40:15  May those who hurrah over me be dumbfounded because of their shame.
Psal OEB 40:16  But may all who seek after you rejoice and be glad in you. May all those eager for your aid, say, “Great is the Lord” evermore.
Psal OEB 40:17  I am weak and needy, yet the Lord cares for me. You are my help and deliverer; don’t delay, my God.