Psalm 40

I need thee every hour

1.	1 I waited for the LORD; He stooped and heard my cry. 2 He brought me from the pit, Out of the dungeon mire, My feet set on a rock, My footsteps made secure. 3 My lips He gave a song, A song to praise our God.
2.	Many will see with awe, And so will trust the LORD. 4 Blest he who trusts in GOD, And turns not to false men. 5 You have worked wonders, LORD; No one compares to You! Should I declare each one, Their number is too great.
3.	6 You want no offering, Nor ask a sacrifice, But You have given me A ready ear to hear. You ask no off'rings burnt Nor sacrifice for sin. 7 So I say, "Here I come, As in the scroll inscribed.
4.	8 "To do Your will, O God, To me is my delight. Your law is part of me, Deep in my heart, O God." 9 In congregation great I told Your righteousness. You know, LORD, I spoke out; I did not close my lips. 5. 10 I hid not in my heart Your truth and saving help; Your faithfulness I preached In the assembly great. 11 You'll not withhold from me Your tender mercies , LORD, And Your unfailing love Will ever keep me safe. 6. 12 Misfortunes beyond count Have taken hold of me. My sins close in on me So that I cannot see. In greater sum are they Than hairs upon my head. So my heart fails in me; My courage fades away. 7. 13 Come to my rescue, LORD; O LORD, make haste to help. Let all who seek my life Be shamed and be confused. 14 Let them fall back in shame Who want to see my hurt; 15 Let them be dumb who jeer. "A-ha, A-ha" to me. 8. 16 Let all men who seek You Be glad and in You joy; Who Your salvation love Say, "Glory to the LORD!" 17 Though I'm in want and poor, The Lord takes thought of me. My Help, my Savior, come! O God, do not delay!