Psalms 40: 1-4, 8,11

1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORDand put their trust in him.

4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

8 I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.”

11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

God is great