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Draws me up from the pit of destruction,
    out of the muddy clay,(A)
Sets my feet upon rock,
    steadies my steps,
And puts a new song[a] in my mouth,(B)
    a hymn to our God.
Many shall look on in fear
    and they shall trust in the Lord.
Blessed the man who sets
    his security in the Lord,
    who turns not to the arrogant
    or to those who stray after falsehood.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 40:4 A new song: a song in response to the new action of God (cf. Ps 33:3; 96:1; 144:9; 149:1; Is 42:10). Giving thanks is not purely a human response but is itself a divine gift.

He put a new song(A) in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord(B)
    and put their trust(C) in him.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:4 Or to lies