The Message Bible MSG
New International Version NIV
1 God! Please hurry to my rescue! God, come quickly to my side!
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Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, LORD, to help me.
2 Those who are out to get me - let them fall all over themselves. Those who relish my downfall - send them down a blind alley.
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May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
3 Give them a taste of their own medicine, those gossips off clucking their tongues.
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May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame.
4 Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate. Let all who love your saving way say over and over, "God is mighty!"
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But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”
5 But I've lost it. I'm wasted. God - quickly, quickly! Quick to my side, quick to my rescue! God, don't lose a minute.
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But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; LORD, do not delay.
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