Psalm 40:2-10

Good News Translation

²He pulled me out of a dangerous pit,
    out of the deadly quicksand.
He set me safely on a rock
    and made me secure.
³He taught me to sing a new song,
    a song of praise to our God.
Many who see this will take warning
    and will put their trust in the Lord.

⁴Happy are those who trust the Lord,
    who do not turn to idols
    or join those who worship false gods.
⁵You have done many things for us, O Lord our God;
    there is no one like you!
    You have made many wonderful plans for us.
I could never speak of them all—
    their number is so great!

⁶^(A)You do not want sacrifices and offerings;
    you do not ask for animals burned whole on the altar
    or for sacrifices to take away sins.
Instead, you have given me ears to hear you,
⁷    and so I answered, “Here I am;
    your instructions for me are in the book of the Law.^[a]
⁸How I love to do your will, my God!
    I keep your teaching in my heart.”

⁹In the assembly of all your people, Lord,
    I told the good news that you save us.
    You know that I will never stop telling it.
¹⁰I have not kept the news of salvation to myself;
    I have always spoken of your faithfulness and help.
In the assembly of all your people I have not been silent
    about your loyalty and constant love.