[1] I patiently waited, LORD, for you to hear my prayer. You listened [2] and pulled me from a lonely pit full of mud and mire. You let me stand on a rock with my feet firm, [3] and you gave me a new song, a song of praise to you. Many will see this, and they will honor and trust you, the LORD God. [4] You bless all of those who trust you, LORD, and refuse to worship idols or follow false gods. [5] You, LORD God, have done many wonderful things, and you have planned marvelous things for us. No one is like you! I would never be able to tell all you have done. [6] Sacrifices and offerings are not what please you; gifts and payment for sin are not what you demand. But you made me willing to listen and obey. [7] And so, I said, "I am here to do what is written about me in the book, where it says, [8] 'I enjoy pleasing you. Your Law is in my heart.'" [9] When your people worshiped, you know I told them, "Our LORD always helps!" [10] When all your people met, I did not keep silent. I said, "Our LORD is kind. He is faithful and caring, and he saves us." [11] You, LORD, never fail to have pity on me; your love and faithfulness always keep me secure. [12] I have more troubles than I can count. My sins are all around me, and I can't find my way. My sins outnumber the hairs on my head, and I feel weak. [13] Please show that you care and come to my rescue. Hurry and help me! [14] Disappoint and confuse all who want me dead; turn away and disgrace all who want to hurt me. [15] Embarrass and shame all of those who say, "Just look at you now!" [16] Our LORD, let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, "The LORD is wonderful!" [17] I am poor and needy, but, LORD God, you care about me, and you come to my rescue. Please hurry and help.
