[1] I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me and heard my cry for help. [2] He pulled me out of a horrible pit, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet on a rock and made my steps secure. [3] He placed a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see this and worship. They will trust the LORD. [4] Blessed is the person who places his confidence in the LORD and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies. [5] You have done many miraculous things, O LORD my God. You have made many wonderful plans for us. No one compares to you! I will tell others about your miracles, which are more than I can count. [6] You were not pleased with sacrifices and offerings. You have dug out two ears for me. You did not ask for burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin. [7] Then I said, "I have come! (It is written about me in the scroll of the book.) [8] I am happy to do your will, O my God." Your teachings are deep within me. [9] I will announce the good news of righteousness among those assembled for worship. I will not close my lips. You know that, O LORD. [10] I have not buried your righteousness deep in my heart. I have been outspoken about your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not hidden your mercy and your truth from those assembled for worship. [11] Do not withhold your compassion from me, O LORD. May your mercy and your truth always protect me. [12] Countless evils have surrounded me. My sins have caught up with me so that I can no longer see. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost heart. [13] O LORD, please rescue me! Come quickly to help me, O LORD! [14] Let all those who seek to end my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced. [15] Let those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be stunned by their own shame. [16] Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "The LORD is great!" [17] But I am oppressed and needy. May the Lord think of me. You are my help and my savior. O my God, do not delay!
