[1] I waited patiently for the LORD, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help. [2] He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure. [3] He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and they will trust in the LORD. [4] How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! [5] LORD my God, you have done many things- your wondrous works and your plans for us; none can compare with you. If I were to report and speak of them, they are more than can be told. [6] You do not delight in sacrifice and offering; you open my ears to listen. You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering. [7] Then I said, "See, I have come; in the scroll it is written about me. [8] I delight to do your will, my God, and your instruction is deep within me." [9] I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; see, I do not keep my mouth closed - as you know, LORD. [10] I did not hide your righteousness in my heart; I spoke about your faithfulness and salvation; I did not conceal your constant love and truth from the great assembly. [11] LORD, you do not withhold your compassion from me. Your constant love and truth will always guard me. [12] For troubles without number have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me; I am unable to see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my courage leaves me. [13] LORD, be pleased to rescue me; hurry to help me, LORD. [14] Let those who intend to take my life be disgraced and confounded. Let those who wish me harm be turned back and humiliated. [15] Let those who say to me, "Aha, aha!" be appalled because of their shame. [16] Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation continually say, "The LORD is great!" [17] I am oppressed and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and my deliverer; my God, do not delay.
