The Message Bible MSG
World English Bible WEB
1 God, I'm not trying to rule the roost, I don't want to be king of the mountain. I haven't meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans.
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<<A Song of Ascents. By David.>> Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; Neither do I concern myself with great matters, Or things too wonderful for me.
2 I've kept my feet on the ground, I've cultivated a quiet heart. Like a baby content in its mother's arms, my soul is a baby content.
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Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, Like a weaned child with his mother, Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
3 Wait, Israel, for God. Wait with hope. Hope now; hope always!
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Israel, hope in Yahweh, From this time forth and forevermore.
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