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I have to speak - I have no choice. I have to say what's on my heart,
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And I'm going to say it straight - the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
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I was never any good at bootlicking; my Maker would make short work of me if I started in now!
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.