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1 God is indeed good to Israel, to those who have pure hearts.
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1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
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2 But I had nearly lost confidence; my faith was almost gone
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2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.
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3 because I was jealous of the proud when I saw that things go well for the wicked.
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3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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4 They do not suffer pain; they are strong and healthy.
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4 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.
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5 They do not suffer as other people do; they do not have the troubles that others have.
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5 They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.
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6 And so they wear pride like a necklace and violence like a robe;
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6 Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
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7 their hearts pour out evil, and their minds are busy with wicked schemes.
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7 From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.
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8 They laugh at other people and speak of evil things; they are proud and make plans to oppress others.
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8 They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.
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9 They speak evil of God in heaven and give arrogant orders to everyone on earth,
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9 Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.
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10 so that even God's people turn to them and eagerly believe whatever they say.
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10 Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.
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11 They say, "God will not know; the Most High will not find out."
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11 They say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"
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12 That is what the wicked are like. They have plenty and are always getting more.
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12 This is what the wicked are like-- always carefree, they increase in wealth.
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13 Is it for nothing, then, that I have kept myself pure and have not committed sin?
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13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.
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14 O God, you have made me suffer all day long; every morning you have punished me.
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14 All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.
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15 If I had said such things, I would not be acting as one of your people.
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15 If I had said, "I will speak thus," I would have betrayed your children.
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16 I tried to think this problem through, but it was too difficult for me
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16 When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me
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17 until I went into your Temple. Then I understood what will happen to the wicked.
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17 till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.
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18 You will put them in slippery places and make them fall to destruction!
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18 Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin.
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19 They are instantly destroyed; they go down to a horrible end.
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19 How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!
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20 They are like a dream that goes away in the morning; when you rouse yourself, O Lord, they disappear.
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20 As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.
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21 When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt,
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21 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered,
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22 I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you.
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22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you.
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23 Yet I always stay close to you, and you hold me by the hand.
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23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
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24 You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor.
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24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
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25 What else do I have in heaven but you? Since I have you, what else could I want on earth?
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25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
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26 My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.
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26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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27 Those who abandon you will certainly perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
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27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
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28 But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign Lord and to proclaim all that he has done!
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28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.
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| Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission. (The Good News Translation - The Holy Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
