Psalms 40

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.	1 For the leader. A psalm of David.
2 With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.	2 I waited, waited for the LORD; who bent down and heard my cry,
3 And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.	3 Drew me out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the swamp, Set my feet upon rock, steadied my steps,
4 And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear : and they shall hope in the Lord.	4 And put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God. Many shall look on in awe and they shall trust in the LORD.
5 Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.	5 Happy those whose trust is the LORD, who turn not to idolatry or to those who stray after falsehood.
6 Thou hast multiplied thy wonderful works, O Lord my God : and in thy thoughts there is no one like to thee. I have declared and I have spoken they are multiplied above number.	6 How numerous, O LORD, my God, you have made your wondrous deeds! And in your plans for us there is none to equal you. Should I wish to declare or tell them, too many are they to recount.
7 Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire; but thou hast pierced ears for me. Burnt offering and sin offering thou didst not require :	7 sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. Holocausts and sin-offerings you do not require;
8 then said I, Behold I come. In the head of the book it is written of me	8 so I said, "Here I am; your commands for me are written in the scroll.
9 that I should do thy will : O my God, I have desired it, and thy law in the midst of my heart.	9 To do your will is my delight; my God, your law is in my heart!"
10 I have declared thy justice in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips : O Lord, thou knowest it.	10 I announced your deed to a great assembly; I did not restrain my lips; you, LORD, are my witness.
11 I have not hid thy justice within my heart : I have declared thy truth and thy salvation. I have not concealed thy mercy and thy truth from a great council.	11 Your deed I did not hide within my heart; your loyal deliverance I have proclaimed. I made no secret of your enduring kindness to a great assembly.
12 Withhold not thou, O Lord, thy tender mercies from me : thy mercy and thy truth have always upheld me.	12 LORD, do not withhold your compassion from me; may your enduring kindness ever preserve me.
13 For evils without number have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me, and I was not able to see. They are multiplied above the hairs of my head : and my heart hath forsaken me.	13 For all about me are evils beyond count; my sins so overcome me I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head; my courage fails me.
14 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me, look down, O Lord, to help me.	14 LORD, graciously rescue me! Come quickly to help me, LORD!
15 Let them be confounded and ashamed together, that seek after my soul to take it away. Let them be turned backward and be ashamed that desire evils to me.	15 Put to shame and confound all who seek to take my life. Turn back in disgrace those who desire my ruin.
16 Let them immediately bear their confusion, that say to me : 'T is well, 't is well.	16 Let those who say "Aha!" know dismay and shame.
17 Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee : and let such as love thy salvation say always : The Lord be magnified.	17 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your help always say, "The LORD be glorified."
18 But I am a beggar and poor : the Lord is careful for me. Thou art my helper and my protector : O my God, be not slack.	18 Though I am afflicted and poor, the Lord keeps me in mind. You are my help and deliverer; my God, do not delay!