1
God, the one and only - I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I need comes from him, so why not?
2
He's solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, An impregnable castle: I'm set for life.
3
How long will you gang up on me? How long will you run with the bullies? There's nothing to you, any of you - rotten floorboards, worm-eaten rafters,
4
Anthills plotting to bring down mountains, far gone in make-believe. You talk a good line, but every "blessing" breathes a curse.
5
God, the one and only - I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not?
6
He's solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, An impregnable castle: I'm set for life.
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.