He brought me also out of the [a]horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.

And he hath put in my mouth [b]a new song of praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, and regardeth [c]not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:2 He hath delivered me from most great dangers.
  2. Psalm 40:3 That is, a special occasion to praise him: for God’s benefits are so many occasions for us to praise his Name.
  3. Psalm 40:4 To follow their example, which he must needs do that trusteth not only in the Lord.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit,(A)
    out of the mud(B) and mire;(C)
he set my feet(D) on a rock(E)
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song(F) in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord(G)
    and put their trust(H) in him.

Blessed is the one(I)
    who trusts in the Lord,(J)
who does not look to the proud,(K)
    to those who turn aside to false gods.[a](L)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:4 Or to lies