| 2 With resolve I waited for the Lord; he listened and heard me beg. | |
| 3 Out of the horrid pit he drew me, out of deadly quicksand. He settled my feet upon a rock and made my steps steady. | |
| 4 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and be awed and put their trust in the Lord. | |
| 5 Blessed is the one who relies on the Lord and does not look to the proud nor go astray after false gods. | |
| 6 How numerous, O Lord, are your wonderful deeds! In your marvelous plans for us you are beyond compare! How many they are – I cannot tell them or count their number. | |
| 7 Sacrifice and oblation you did not desire; this you had me understand. Burnt offering and sin offering you do not require. | |
| 8 Then I said, “Here I come! as the scroll says of me. | |
| 9 To do your will is my delight, O God, for your law is within my heart.” | |
| 10 In the great assembly I have proclaimed your saving help. My lips, O Lord, I did not seal – you know that very well. | |
| 11 I have not locked up in my heart your saving help, but have spoken about it – your deliverance and your faithfulness; I have made no secret of your truth and of your kindness in the great assembly. | |
| 12 Do not withhold from me, O Lord, your mercy; let your love and faithfulness preserve me constantly. | |
| 13 For troubles beyond number have closed in on me; I am all covered by sins and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and I am losing courage. | |
| 14 May it please you, O Lord, to rescue me. Make haste, O Lord, to help me! | |
| 15 May those who seek my life be brought to shame and disgrace; may those who want me destroyed be turned back in confusion. | |
| 16 May those who taunt me with, “Aha, aha!” be filled with shame and consternation. | |
| 17 But may all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; and may all who love your saving grace continually say, “The Lord is great.” | |
| 18 Though I am afflicted and poor, yet the Lord thinks of me. You are my help and my savior – O Lord, do not delay! | |
