Psalm 40:11-17

International Standard Version

¹¹ Lord, do not withhold your mercy^[a] from me,
    for your gracious love and truthfulness will keep me safe continuously.
¹² Innumerable evils have surrounded me;
    my iniquities have overtaken me so that I cannot see.
They are more in number than the hair on my head,
    and my courage^[b] has forsaken me.

¹³ Be pleased, Lord, to deliver me;
    Lord, hurry up and help me!
¹⁴ May those who seek to destroy my life be ashamed and confounded;
    let them be driven backwards and humiliated,
        particularly those who wish me evil.
¹⁵ Let shame be the reward for those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”

¹⁶ Let all who seek you shout for joy and be glad in you.
May those who love your deliverance say,
    “The Lord be magnified!” continuously.
¹⁷ But I am poor and needy;
    may the Lord think about me.
You are my help and deliverer.
    My God, do not tarry too long!