Psalm 40

Question 0

Psalm 40:2

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He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

Question 1

Psalm 40:1

Answer 1

I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.

Question 2

Psalm 40:3

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He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.

Question 3

Psalm 40:4

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Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

Question 4

Psalm 40:5

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Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.

Question 5

Psalm 40:6

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You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand — you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.

Question 6

Psalm 40:7-8

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Then I said, “Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures: I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”

Question 7

Psalm 40:9

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I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know.

Question 8

Psalm 40:10

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I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness.

Question 9

Psalm 40:11

Answer 9

LORD, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.

Question 10

Psalm 40:12

Answer 10

For troubles surround me— too many to count! My sins pile up so high I can’t see my way out. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost all courage.

Question 11

Psalm 40:13

Answer 11

Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me.

Question 12

Psalm 40:14

Answer 12

May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace.

Question 13

Psalm 40:15

Answer 13

Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”

Question 14

Psalm 40:16

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But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The LORD is great!”

Question 15

Psalm 40:17

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As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. Omy God, do not delay.