Verse 2

Psalms 40:2

Bible in Basic English

2 He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock, and made my steps certain.

Original Language Text

hebrew

קַוֺּ֣ה קִוִּ֣יתִי יְהוָ֑ה וַ/יֵּ֥ט אֵ֝לַ֗/י וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע שַׁוְעָתִֽ/י

English Translation

I waited for the LORD, and He inclined to me and heard my cry.

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Chapter 40 Context

1 <To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.> When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart wa... Focus ↗

2 He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock,...

3 And he put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God (Elohim); numbers have seen it with fear,... Focus ↗

4 Happy is the man who has faith in the Lord, and does not give honour to the men of pride or to those... Focus ↗

5 O Lord my God (Elohim), great are the wonders which you have done in your thought for us; it is not... Focus ↗

6 You had no desire for offerings of beasts or fruits of the earth; ears you made for me: for burned o... Focus ↗

7 Then I said, See, I come; it is recorded of me in the roll of the book, Focus ↗

8 My delight is to do your pleasure, O my God (Elohim); truly, your law is in my heart. Focus ↗

9 I have given news of righteousness in the great meeting; O Lord, you have knowledge that I have not... Focus ↗

10 Your righteousness has not been folded away in my heart; I have made clear your true word and your s... Focus ↗

11 Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ev... Focus ↗

12 For unnumbered evils are round about me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I am bent down with thei... Focus ↗

13 Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help. Focus ↗

14 Let those who go after my soul for its destruction have shame and trouble together; let them be turn... Focus ↗

15 Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame. Focus ↗

16 Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation... Focus ↗

17 Though I am poor and in need, the Lord has me in mind; you are my help and my saviour; let there be... Focus ↗

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