Psalm 40:4-6

The Voice

⁴ Surely those who trust the Eternal—
    who don’t trust in proud, powerful people
Or in people who care little for reality, chasing false gods—
    surely they are happy, as I have become.
⁵ You have done so many wonderful things,
    had so many tender thoughts toward us, Eternal my God,
    that go on and on, ever increasing.
Who can compare with You?

⁶ Sacrifices and offerings are not what You want,
    but You’ve opened my ears,^[a] and now I understand.
Burnt offerings and sin offerings
    are not what please You.