1 I waited long upon the LORD;
he turned and heard my plea.
2 And from the pit, the mire, and clay,
he finally lifted me.
High on a cliff he set my feet,
gave me a base to stand,
3 a new song put upon my lips
to make his praises grand.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and look to him for aid.
4 How blessed are all who trust in him,
not gods their hands have made.
5 How many wonders have you done?
Too many e’en to name!
LORD, no one can compare with you;
I will your works proclaim.
6 In sacrifice and offering
you take no great delight.
You seek no sacrifice for sin,
no off’ring is required.
You gave to me an open ear,
7 and then I said, “Behold,
I come, O LORD, as in the book
was written and foretold.
8 To do your will, O LORD my God,
is surely my delight.
Your law is deep within my heart
and precious in my sight.”
9 Within your great assembly your
deliv’rance I’ve proclaimed;
you know, O LORD, in praising you
my lips are not restrained.
10 Your constant care, your steadfast love
I ever will reveal,
and from the great assembly, LORD,
your truth will not conceal.
11 Do not withhold your mercy, LORD,
for I can hardly see;
12 so many sins oppress my soul;
my heart is failing me.
14 May all who seek to take my life
be made to bear the blame;
may all they do fall back on them
and cover them with shame.
16 Let all who follow you rejoice
and say, “The LORD is great.”
17 My lowly state and bitter need
you know, LORD; do not wait.
– Christian Worship: Psalter, alt.
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