Psalm 40:5

‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand, Things too marvelous for me, which I did not know.

The counsel of Yahweh stands forever, The thoughts of His heart from generation to generation.

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the sons of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

As for me, I am afflicted and needy, May the Lord think of me. You are my help and the One who rescues me; Do not delay, O my God.

My mouth shall recount Your righteousness And Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them.

O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have set Lord Yahweh as my refuge, That I may recount all Your works.

For You, O Yahweh, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands.

How great are Your works, O Yahweh! Your thoughts are very deep.

A Psalm. Sing to Yahweh a new song, For He has done wondrous deeds, His right hand and His holy arm have worked out His salvation.

How numerous are Your works, O Yahweh! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions.

Remember His wondrous deeds which He has done, His miracles and the judgments uttered by His mouth,

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

How precious are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!

If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.

O Yahweh, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Counsels formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.

‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares Yahweh, ‘plans for peace and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope.