Psalms 40:6
The Scripture
(6) Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist recalls God’s steadfast love and his own repentance after being rescued from the grave. He declares that the Lord will keep his covenant and that his life will be a testimony of faith. He also says that he will not follow the path of the wicked.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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