The Message Bible MSG
Young's Literal Translation YLT
1 I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.
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By David, in his changing his behaviour before Abimelech, and he driveth him away, and he goeth. I do bless Jehovah at all times, Continually His praise [is] in my mouth.
2 I live and breathe God; if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy:
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In Jehovah doth my soul boast herself, Hear do the humble and rejoice.
3 Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out.
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Ascribe ye greatness to Jehovah with me, And we exalt His name together.
4 God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.
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I sought Jehovah, and He answered me, And from all my fears did deliver me.
5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him.
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They looked expectingly unto Him, And they became bright, And their faces are not ashamed.
6 When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot.
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This poor [one] called, and Jehovah heard, And from all his distresses saved him.
7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.
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A messenger of Jehovah is encamping, Round about those who fear Him, And He armeth them.
8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see - how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.
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Taste ye and see that Jehovah [is] good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him.
9 Worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness.
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Fear Jehovah, ye His holy ones, For there is no lack to those fearing Him.
10 Young lions on the prowl get hungry, but God-seekers are full of God.
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Young lions have lacked and been hungry, And those seeking Jehovah lack not any good,
11 Come, children, listen closely; I'll give you a lesson in God worship.
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Come ye, children, hearken to me, The fear of Jehovah I do teach you.
12 Who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty?
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Who [is] the man that is desiring life? Loving days to see good?
13 Guard your tongue from profanity, and no more lying through your teeth.
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Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking deceit.
14 Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace - don't let it get away!
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Turn aside from evil and do good, Seek peace and pursue it.
15 God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan.
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The eyes of Jehovah [are] unto the righteous, And His ears unto their cry.
16 God won't put up with rebels; he'll cull them from the pack.
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(The face of Jehovah [is] on doers of evil, To cut off from earth their memorial.)
17 Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you.
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They cried, and Jehovah heard, And from all their distresses delivered them.
18 If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.
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Near [is] Jehovah to the broken of heart, And the bruised of spirit He saveth.
19 Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time.
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Many [are] the evils of the righteous, Out of them all doth Jehovah deliver him.
20 He's your bodyguard, shielding every bone; not even a finger gets broken.
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He is keeping all his bones, One of them hath not been broken.
21 The wicked commit slow suicide; they waste their lives hating the good.
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Evil doth put to death the wicked, And those hating the righteous are desolate.
22 God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out.
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Jehovah redeemeth the soul of His servants, And none trusting in Him are desolate!
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.
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.