Living The Word

Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10

R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

I have waited, waited for the Lord,

and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.

And he put a new song into my mouth,

a hymn to our God. R.

Sacrifice or offering you wished not,

but ears open to obedience you gave me.

Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not;

then said I, “Behold I come.” R.

“In the written scroll it is prescribed for me,

to do your will, O my God, is my delight,

and your law is within my heart!” R.

I announced your justice in the vast assembly;

I did not restrain my lips, as you, O Lord, know. R.