The following is
a version of Psalm 40 in Rhyme and Metre. The verse numbers in the psalm are
the same as those in the original. I’ve tried to be consistent with this.
For the
choir director: A psalm of David.
1 I
waited patiently for God: And then He heard my cry!
2 He
drew me from the deadly pit and set my feet on high;
Upon a rock; above the mire;
establishing my ways,
3 That
I might sing to Him a song of reverence and praise!
4 Bless’d
is the man who places in Almighty God his trust;
Who isn't proud, nor turns aside,
nor follows after lust.
5 Many
wonders, O my Lord, by You they have been done.
All the things You've planned for us
aren't told by any one.
No man alive has numbered them, or
totalled the amount;
Exceeding the ability of any man to
count!
6 Sacrifice
and offerings, The Lord does not desire
It's only man's obedience You've
said that You require.
7 I
then said, "Here am I, I've come" as it says in the scroll.
8 I
long to do Your will because Your law fills heart and soul;
9 And
in the great assembly I'll speak of righteousness;
10 I
will not cease declaring, Lord, Your love and faithfulness.
11 Don’t
withhold Your mercy Lord. May love and truth protect
12 Me
from the countless troubles, I see when I reflect
Upon my many sins. Far more than
hairs upon my head,
Preventing me from seeing you. They
make my heart stop dead!
13 Be
pleased, my Lord, to save me. Come quickly to my aid;
14 May
all who seek to take my life be rapidly dismayed.
May all who wish to ruin me, be
turned back in disgrace;
15 And
those that say to me, "Aha" be shamed by what they face!
16 May
those that love salvation, exalt You with their voice;
And may those that are glad in You &
seek Your name, rejoice!
17 For
though I'm poor and needy, You'll think of me today.
The Lord God's my Deliverer! His
help He won't delay.
