The Message Bible MSG
World English Bible WEB
1 When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I'm in trouble again: grace me! hear me!
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<<For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.>> Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 You rabble - how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?
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You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.
3 Look at this: look Who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.
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But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.
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Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,
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Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.
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You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.
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In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.
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.
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