1 I waited patiently for the Lord's help;then he listened to me and heard my cry.
2 He pulled me out of a dangerous pit,out of the deadly quicksand.He set me safely on a rockand made me secure.
3 He taught me to sing a new song,a song of praise to our God.Many who see this will take warningand will put their trust in the Lord.
4 Happy are those who trust the Lord,who do not turn to idolsor join those who worship false gods.
5 You have done many things for us, O Lord our God;there is no one like you!You have made many wonderful plans for us.I could never speak of them all—their number is so great!
6 You do not want sacrifices and offerings;you do not ask for animals burned whole on the altaror for sacrifices to take away sins.Instead, you have given me ears to hear you,