Common English Bible CEB
The Message Bible MSG
1 I cry out to you, LORD. You are my rock; don't refuse to hear me. If you won't talk to me, I'll be just like those going down to the pit.
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Don't turn a deaf ear when I call you, God. If all I get from you is deafening silence, I'd be better off in the Black Hole.
2 Listen to my request for mercy when I cry out to you, when I lift up my hands to your holy inner sanctuary.
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I'm letting you know what I need, calling out for help And lifting my arms toward your inner sanctum.
3 Don't drag me off with the wicked and those who do evil; the type who talk nice to their friends while evil thoughts are in their hearts!
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Don't shove me into the same jail cell with those crooks, With those who are full-time employees of evil.
4 Pay them back for what they've done! Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for their handiwork! Give back to them exactly what they deserve!
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They talk a good line of "peace," then moonlight for the Devil. Pay them back for what they've done, for how bad they've been. Pay them back for their long hours in the Devil's workshop; Then cap it with a huge bonus.
5 Because they have no regard for what the LORD has done, no regard for his handiwork, God will tear them down and never rebuild!
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Because they have no idea how God works or what he is up to, God will smash them to smithereens and walk away from the ruins.
6 Bless the LORD because he has listened to my request for mercy!
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Blessed be God - he heard me praying.
7 The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts him. I was helped, my heart rejoiced, and I thank him with my song.
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He proved he's on my side; I've thrown my lot in with him. Now I'm jumping for joy, and shouting and singing my thanks to him.
8 The LORD is his people's strength; he is a fortress of protection for his anointed one.
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God is all strength for his people, ample refuge for his chosen leader;
9 Save your people, God! Bless your possession! Shepherd them and carry them for all time!
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Save your people and bless your heritage. Care for them; carry them like a good shepherd.
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