The Message Bible MSG
New Living Translation NLT
1 Long enough, God - you've ignored me long enough. I've looked at the back of your head
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O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?
2 Long enough I've carried this ton of trouble, lived with a stomach full of pain. Long enough my arrogant enemies have looked down their noses at me.
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How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?
3 Take a good look at me, God, my God; I want to look life in the eye,
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Turn and answer me, O LORD my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
4 So no enemy can get the best of me or laugh when I fall on my face.
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Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!” Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.
5 I've thrown myself headlong into your arms - I'm celebrating your rescue.
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But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6 I'm singing at the top of my lungs, I'm so full of answered prayers.
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I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me.
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