[a]Then said I, Lo, I come: for in the roll of the book it is written of me.

I desired to do thy good will, O my God: yea, thy Law is within mine heart.

I have declared thy righteousness in the [b]great congregation: lo, I will not refrain my lips: O Lord, thou knowest.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:7 When thou hadst opened mine ears and heart, I was ready to obey thee, being assured that I was written in the book of thine elect for this end.
  2. Psalm 40:9 In the Church assembled in the Sanctuary.

Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—
    it is written about me in the scroll.[a](A)
I desire to do your will,(B) my God;(C)
    your law is within my heart.”(D)

I proclaim your saving acts(E) in the great assembly;(F)
    I do not seal my lips, Lord,
    as you know.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:7 Or come / with the scroll written for me