International Children’s Bible

Psalms 40:8-14 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

8. My God, I want to do what you want.Your teachings are in my heart.”

9. I will tell about your goodness in the great meeting of your people.Lord, you know my lips are not silent.

10. I do not hide your goodness in my heart.I speak about your loyalty and salvation.I do not hide your love and truthfrom the people in the great meeting.

11. Lord, do not hold back your mercy from me.Let your love and truth always protect me.

12. Troubles have gathered around me.There are too many to count.My sins have caught me.I cannot see a way to escape.I have more sins than hairs on my head.I have lost my courage.

13. Please, Lord, save me.Hurry, Lord, to help me.

14. People are trying to kill me.Shame them and disgrace them.People want to hurt me.Let them run away in disgrace.