Psalm 40:11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹Lord, I know you will never stop being merciful to me.
Your love and loyalty will always keep me safe.

A Prayer for Help^(A)

¹²I am surrounded by many troubles—
    too many to count!
My sins have caught up with me,
    and I can no longer see;
they are more than the hairs of my head,
    and I have lost my courage.
¹³Save me, Lord! Help me now!

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Psalm 40:11-13

New International Version

¹¹Do not withhold your mercy^(A) from me, Lord;
    may your love^(B) and faithfulness^(C) always protect^(D) me.
¹²For troubles^(E) without number surround me;
    my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.^(F)
They are more than the hairs of my head,^(G)
    and my heart fails^(H) within me.
¹³Be pleased to save me, Lord;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.^(I)