Psalm 40:1-3

Contemporary English Version

¹ I patiently waited, Lord,
    for you to hear my prayer.
You listened ² and pulled me
from a lonely pit
    full of mud and mire.
You let me stand on a rock
    with my feet firm,
³ and you gave me a new song,
    a song of praise to you.
Many will see this,
and they will honor and trust
    you, the Lord God.