Psalms 40:4-11 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.

11. Lord, do not withhold Your compassion from me;Your constant love and truth will always guard me.

Psalms 40