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10 I have not ignored[a] your righteousness in my heart;
    instead, I have proclaimed your faithfulness and deliverance.
I have not concealed your gracious love and truthfulness
    from the great congregation.

11 Lord, do not withhold your mercy[b] from me,
    for your gracious love and truthfulness will keep me safe continuously.
12 Innumerable evils have surrounded me;
    my iniquities have overtaken me so that I cannot see.
They are more in number than the hair on my head,
    and my courage[c] has forsaken me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:10 Lit. not covered over
  2. Psalm 40:11 Lit. mercies
  3. Psalm 40:12 Lit. heart

10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
    I speak of your faithfulness(A) and your saving help.
I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness
    from the great assembly.(B)

11 Do not withhold your mercy(C) from me, Lord;
    may your love(D) and faithfulness(E) always protect(F) me.
12 For troubles(G) without number surround me;
    my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.(H)
They are more than the hairs of my head,(I)
    and my heart fails(J) within me.

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