"Help from the Past"

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Psalm 40
 
For the director of music.
 
Of David. A  psalm.

1) I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) Blessed is the one
   who trusts in the Lord,
   who does not look to the proud,
   to those who turn aside to false gods.
5) 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.
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 desire to do your will,
    my God; your law is within my heart.
9) I proclaim your saving acts
   in the great assembly; I 
   do not seal my lips, Lord,
   as you know.
10) I do not hide your righteousness in my
     heart; I speak of your faithfulness
     and your saving help. I do not
     conceal your love and your faithfulness
     from the great assembly. 
11) Do not withhold your mercy
     from me, Lord; may your love
     and faithfulness always protect
     me.
12) For troubles without number surround me;
     my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
     They are more than the hairs of my head,
     and my heart fails within me.
13) Be pleased to save me, Lord; come
     quickly, Lord, to help me.
14) May all who want to take my life
     be put to shame and confusion;
     may all who desire my ruin
     be turned back in disgrace.
15) May those who say to me,
     “Aha! Aha!”
     be appalled at their own shame.
16) But may all who seek 
     you rejoice and be glad 
     in you; May those who long for your
     saving help always say, “The Lord
     is great!” 
17) But as for me, I am poor and needy;
    may the Lord think of me. You are my help
    and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.