I waited ...

Psalm 40
"I waited patently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
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.
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.

Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
and the things you have done,
the things you have planned for us,
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.

Sacrifice and offering you do not desire -
but my ears you have opened -
burnt offerings and sin offerings you do you require.

Then I said, "Here I am, I have come -
it is written about me in the scroll.
I desire to do your will, my God;
your law is within my heart."

I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips, LORD,
as you know.
I do not hinge your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help.
I do not cancel your love and your faithfulness
from the great assembly.

Verses 1 - 10 (NIV)