Afternoon Scripture Reading - Psalm 40:1-3

Psalm 40:1-3 New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 40[a]
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
    out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord
    and put their trust in him.

Footnotes:
Psalm 40:1 In Hebrew texts 40:1-17 is numbered 40:2-18.