Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 I waited patiently for the Lord's help; then he listened to me and heard my cry.
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I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned 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 rock and made me secure.
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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 taught me to sing a new song, a song of praise to our God. Many who see this will take warning and will put their trust in the Lord.
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He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORDand put their trust in him.
4 Happy are those who trust the Lord, who do not turn to idols or join those who worship false gods.
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Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to 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!
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Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
6 You do not want sacrifices and offerings; you do not ask for animals burned whole on the altar or for sacrifices to take away sins. Instead, you have given me ears to hear you,
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Sacrifice and offering you did not desire— but my ears you have opened — burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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