Psalm 40:1-2

New International Version

Psalm 40^[a]^(A)

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

¹I waited patiently^(B) for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.^(C)
²He lifted me out of the slimy pit,^(D)
    out of the mud^(E) and mire;^(F)
he set my feet^(G) on a rock^(H)
    and gave me a firm place to stand.

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Footnotes

Psalm 40:1 In Hebrew texts 40:1-17 is numbered 40:2-18.

Psalm 56:13

New International Version

¹³For you have delivered me from death^(A)
and my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before God
in the light of life.^(B)

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Psalm 56:13 in all English translations

Psalm 69:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 69^[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David.

¹Save me, O God,
    for the waters^(A) have come up to my neck.^(B)
²I sink in the miry depths,^(C)
    where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
    the floods engulf me.
³I am worn out calling for help;^(D)
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,^(E)
    looking for my God.

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Footnotes

Psalm 69:1 In Hebrew texts 69:1-36 is numbered 69:2-37.

Psalm 69:14-18

New International Version

¹⁴Rescue me from the mire,
    do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
    from the deep waters.^(A)
¹⁵Do not let the floodwaters^(B) engulf me
    or the depths swallow me up^(C)
    or the pit close its mouth over me.^(D)

¹⁶Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;^(E)
    in your great mercy turn to me.
¹⁷Do not hide your face^(F) from your servant;
    answer me quickly,^(G) for I am in trouble.^(H)
¹⁸Come near and rescue me;
    deliver^(I) me because of my foes.