40 1 David delivered from great danger doth magnify and praise the grace of God for his deliverance, and commendeth his providence toward all mankind. 5 Then doth he promise to give himself wholly to God’s service, and so declareth how God is truly worshipped. 14 Afterwards he giveth thanks and praiseth God, and having complained of his enemies, with good courage he calleth for aid and succor.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.

I waited [a]patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

He brought me also out of the [b]horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.

And he hath put in my mouth [c]a new song of praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:1 Though God deferred his help, yet he patiently abode till he was heard.
  2. Psalm 40:2 He hath delivered me from most great dangers.
  3. Psalm 40:3 That is, a special occasion to praise him: for God’s benefits are so many occasions for us to praise his Name.

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