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Psalm 40
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[For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.] I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. SCode Psa 37:7 Psa 39:12 Psa 27:14
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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. SCode Psa 69:2 Psa 27:5 Psa 69:14 Psa 37:23 Jer 38:6
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He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. SCode Deu 13:11 Psa 33:3 Psa 52:6 Psa 64:8~9
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Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. SCode Lev 19:4 Deu 29:18 Job 23:11 Psa 101:3 Psa 125:5 Psa 2:12 Hos 3:1
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Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare. SCode Exo 15:11 Psa 9:1 Psa 92:5 Psa 71:15 Psa 139:17~18 Isa 55:8
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Sacrifice and offering you did not desire - but my ears you have opened - burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. SCode 1Sam 15:22 Job 33:16 Psa 51:16 Pro 21:3 Heb 10:5~7
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Then I said, "Here I am, I have come - it is written about me in the scroll. SCode Lk 24:44
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I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart." SCode Psa 119:16 Psa 119:24 Psa 37:31 Psa 119:35 Psa 119:92 Jn 4:34
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I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know. SCode Jos 22:22 Psa 119:13 Psa 22:25 Act 20:20 Act 20:27
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I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.
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Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me. SCode Psa 57:3 Psa 36:5 Psa 61:7 Pro 20:28
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For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me. SCode Psa 116:3 Psa 38:4 Psa 69:4 Psa 38:10 Psa 73:26
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Be pleased to save me, Lord; come quickly, Lord, to help me. SCode Psa 141:1 Psa 70:1~5 Psa 71:12 Psa 40:13~17 Psa 22:19~20 Psa 38:22
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May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. SCode Psa 35:4 Psa 6:10 Psa 71:13 Psa 35:26~27
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May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be appalled at their own shame. SCode Psa 70:3 Psa 35:21 Psa 35:25
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But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, "The LORD is great!" SCode
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But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the LORD think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay. SCode Psa 86:1 Psa 109:22 1Pet 5:7
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