1 I waited for the Lord patiently, and he turned to me—he heard my cry for help.
2 He pulled me out of the pit of destruction,40:2. The word used here is usually translated "tumult" or "roaring" but is here thought to mean "desolation" or "destruction." out from the mud and the slime. He set me on a rock, and gave me a safe place to stand.
3 He gave me a new song to sing, a song of praise to our God. Many people will see and be in awe, and they will put their trust in him.
17 As for me, I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. Help me! Save me! My God, please don’t wait!