Popular Bible Verses from Psalm 40

Deildu

I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up out of a horrible pit [a pit of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay (froth and slime), and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings.

And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord. [Ps. 5:11.]

Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who makes the Lord his refuge and trust, and turns not to the proud or to followers of false gods.

I delight to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is within my heart. [Heb. 10:5-9.]

Withhold not Your tender mercy from me, O Lord; let Your loving-kindness and Your truth continually preserve me!