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How happy is the man who has made the Lord his trust, and has not turned to the proud or to the followers of lies. O Lord my God, many are the great works You have done, and Your thoughts toward us. No one can compare with You! If I were to speak and tell of them, there would be too many to number.

You have not wanted gifts given on the altar in worship. You have opened my ears. You have not wanted burnt gifts or gifts to cover sins.

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Blessed is the one(A)
    who trusts in the Lord,(B)
who does not look to the proud,(C)
    to those who turn aside to false gods.[a](D)
Many, Lord my God,
    are the wonders(E) you have done,
    the things you planned for us.
None can compare(F) with you;
    were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
    they would be too many(G) to declare.

Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—(H)
    but my ears you have opened[b](I)
    burnt offerings(J) and sin offerings[c] you did not require.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:4 Or to lies
  2. Psalm 40:6 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts but a body you have prepared for me
  3. Psalm 40:6 Or purification offerings