# Psalms 40

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

*For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.*

## Text

[1] I waited patiently for the LORD;
He inclined to me and heard my cry. [2] He lifted me up from the pit of despair,
out of the miry clay;
He set my feet upon a rock,
and made my footsteps firm. [3] He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD. [4] Blessed is the man
who has made the LORD his trust,
who has not turned to the proud,
nor to those who lapse into falsehood. [5] Many, O LORD my God,
are the wonders You have done,
and the plans You have for us—
none can compare to You—
if I proclaim and declare them,
they are more than I can count. [6] Sacrifice and offering You did not desire,
but my ears You have opened.
Burnt offerings and sin offerings
You did not require. [7] Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—
it is written about me in the scroll: [8] I delight to do Your will, O my God;
Your law is within my heart.” [9] I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
behold, I do not seal my lips,
as You, O LORD, do know. [10] I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart;
I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation;
I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness
from the great assembly. [11] O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me;
Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me. [12] For evils without number surround me;
my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
and my heart has failed within me. [13] Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me;
hurry, O LORD, to help me. [14] May those who seek my life
be ashamed and confounded;
may those who wish me harm
be repelled and humiliated. [15] May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!”
be appalled at their own shame. [16] May all who seek You
rejoice and be glad in You;
may those who love Your salvation
always say, “The LORD be magnified!” [17] But I am poor and needy;
may the Lord think of me.
You are my helper and deliverer;
O my God, do not delay.

## Each verse

- Psalms 40:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/1
- Psalms 40:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/2
- Psalms 40:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/3
- Psalms 40:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/4
- Psalms 40:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/5
- Psalms 40:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/6
- Psalms 40:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/7
- Psalms 40:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/8
- Psalms 40:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/9
- Psalms 40:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/10
- Psalms 40:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/11
- Psalms 40:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/12
- Psalms 40:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/13
- Psalms 40:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/14
- Psalms 40:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/15
- Psalms 40:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/16
- Psalms 40:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/40/17