Psalm 40:11-17

Contemporary English Version

¹¹ You, Lord, never fail
    to have pity on me;
your love and faithfulness
    always keep me secure.

¹² I have more troubles
    than I can count.
My sins are all around me,
    and I can't find my way.
My sins outnumber
the hairs on my head,
    and I feel weak.
¹³ Please show that you care
and come to my rescue.
    Hurry and help me!

¹⁴ Disgrace and confuse
    all who want me dead;
turn away and disgrace
    all who want to hurt me.
¹⁵ Embarrass and shame
everyone who says,
    “Just look at you now!”

¹⁶ Our Lord, let your worshipers
    rejoice and be glad.
They love you for saving them,
so let them always say,
    “The Lord is wonderful!”

¹⁷ I am poor and needy,
but, Lord God,
    you care about me,
and you come to my rescue.
    Please hurry and help.