Salmos 40

A Prayer for Help

1 I patiently waited, Lord,

for you to hear my prayer.

You listened 2 and pulled me

from a lonely pit

full of mud and mire.

You let me stand on a rock

with my feet firm,

3 and you gave me a new song,

a song of praise to you.

Many will see this,

and they will honor and trust

you, the Lord God.

4 You bless all of those

who trust you, Lord,

and refuse to worship idols

or follow false gods.

5 You, Lord God, have done

many wonderful things,

and you have planned

marvelous things for us.

No one is like you!

I would never be able to tell

all you have done.

6 *He 10.5-7.Sacrifices and offerings

are not what please you;

gifts and payment for sin

are not what you demand.

But you made me willing

to listen and obey.

7 And so, I said, "I am here

to do what is written

about me in the book,

where it says,

8 ‘I enjoy pleasing you.

Your Law is in my heart.’ "

9 When your people worshiped,

you know I told them,

"Our Lord always helps!"

10 When all your people met,

I did not keep silent.

I said, "Our Lord is kind.

He is faithful and caring,

and he saves us."

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.