1. I waited patiently for the Lord,and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
2. He brought me up from a desolate pit,out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock,making my steps secure.
3. He put a new song in my mouth,a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fearand put their trust in the Lord.
4. How happy is the manwho has put his trust in the Lordand has not turned to the proudor to those who run after lies!
5. Lord my God, You have done many things —Your wonderful works and Your plans for us;none can compare with You.If I were to report and speak of them,they are more than can be told.
6. You do not delight in sacrifice and offering;You open my ears to listen. You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering.
7. Then I said, “See, I have come;it is written about me in the volume of the scroll.
8. I delight to do Your will, my God; Your instruction lives within me.”
9. I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;see, I do not keep my mouth closed —as You know, Lord.
10. I did not hide Your righteousness in my heart;I spoke about Your faithfulness and salvation;I did not conceal Your constant love and truthfrom the great assembly.