Psalm 40:11-17

11Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD ; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

12For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me.

13Be pleased to save me, LORD ; come quickly, LORD, to help me.

14May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

15May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled at their own shame.

16But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!” 17But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.