THE BIBLE - Verse by Verse (Psalm 1 to 100)

[Cosia]

Psalm 39:11 (NLT)
When you discipline us for our sins,
you consume like a moth what is precious to us.
Each of us is but a breath.
Interlude

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 39:12 (NLT)
Hear my prayer, O LORD!
Listen to my cries for help!
Don't ignore my tears.
For I am your guest __
a traveller passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 39:13 (NLT)
Leave me alone so I can smile again
Before I am gone and exist no more.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:1 (NLT)
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:2 (NLT)
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.

 

[PaducahLuke]

Psalm 40:3 (NLT)

3 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.

 

[PaducahLuke]

Psalm 40:4 (NLT)

4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.

 

[PaducahLuke]

Psalm 40:5 (NLT)

5 O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.

 

[PaducahLuke]

Psalm 40:6 (NLT)

6 You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand—you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:7 (NLT)
Then I said, "Look, I have come.
as is written about me in the scriptures.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:8 (NLT)
I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on my heart.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:9 (NLT)
I have told all your people about your justice.
I have not been afraid to speak out,
as you, O LORD, well know.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:10 (NLT)
I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart,
I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.
I have told everyone in the great assembly
of your unfailing love and faithfulness.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:11 (NLT)
LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:12 (NLT)
For troubles surround me __
too many to count!
My sins pile up so high
I can't see my way out.
They outnumber the hairs on my head.
I have lost all courage.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:13 (NLT)
Please, LORD, rescue me!
Come quickly, LORD, and help me.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:14 (NLT)
May those who try to destroy me
be humiliated and put to shame.
May those who take delight in my trouble
be turned back in disgrace.

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:15 (NLT)
Let them be horrified by their shame,
for they said, "Aha, we've got him now!"

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:16 (NLT)
But may all who search for you
be filled with joy and gladness in you.
May those who love you salvation
repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!"

 

[Cosia]

Psalm 40:17 (NLT)
As for me, since I am poor and needy,
Let the Lord keep me in his thoughts.
You are my helper and my Savior.
O my God, do not delay.