How (A)blessed is the man who has made the Lord his trust,
And (B)has not turned to the [a]proud, nor to those who (C)become involved in falsehood.
Many, Lord my God, are (D)the wonders which You have done,
And Your (E)thoughts toward us;
There is no one to compare with You.
If I would declare and speak of them,
They (F)would be too numerous to count.

(G)You have not desired [b]sacrifice and meal offering;
You have [c]opened my ears;
You have not required burnt offering and sin offering.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:4 Or enemies
  2. Psalm 40:6 I.e., blood sacrifice
  3. Psalm 40:6 Lit dug; or possibly pierced

Blessed is the one(A)
    who trusts in the Lord,(B)
who does not look to the proud,(C)
    to those who turn aside to false gods.[a](D)
Many, Lord my God,
    are the wonders(E) you have done,
    the things you planned for us.
None can compare(F) with you;
    were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
    they would be too many(G) to declare.

Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—(H)
    but my ears you have opened[b](I)
    burnt offerings(J) and sin offerings[c] you did not require.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:4 Or to lies
  2. Psalm 40:6 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts but a body you have prepared for me
  3. Psalm 40:6 Or purification offerings