Psalm 40:11-17

New International Version

¹¹ Do not withhold your mercy^(A) from me, Lord;
    may your love^(B) and faithfulness^(C) always protect^(D) me.
¹² For troubles^(E) without number surround me;
    my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.^(F)
They are more than the hairs of my head,^(G)
    and my heart fails^(H) within me.
¹³ Be pleased to save me, Lord;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.^(I)

¹⁴ May all who want to take my life^(J)
    be put to shame and confusion;^(K)
may all who desire my ruin^(L)
    be turned back in disgrace.
¹⁵ May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”^(M)
    be appalled at their own shame.
¹⁶ But may all who seek you^(N)
    rejoice and be glad^(O) in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”^(P)

¹⁷ But as for me, I am poor and needy;^(Q)
    may the Lord think^(R) of me.
You are my help^(S) and my deliverer;^(T)
    you are my God, do not delay.^(U)