Psalm 40:12-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 Lord, may you not withhold
your compassion from me;
May your mercy and your faithfulness
continually protect me.(A)
B
13 But evils surround me
until they cannot be counted.
My sins overtake me,
so that I can no longer see.
They are more numerous than the hairs of my head;
my courage fails me.(B)
14 Lord, graciously rescue me!(C)
Come quickly to help me, Lord!
15 May those who seek to destroy my life
be shamed and confounded.
Turn back in disgrace
those who desire my ruin.(D)
16 Let those who say to me “Aha!”(E)
Be made desolate on account of their shame.
17 While those who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you.
May those who long for your salvation
always say, “The Lord is great.”(F)
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