New Living Translation NLT
The Message Bible MSG
1 Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars.
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Clear my name, God; stick up for me against these loveless, immoral people. Get me out of here, away from these lying degenerates.
2 For you are God, my only safe haven. Why have you tossed me aside? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?
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I counted on you, God. Why did you walk out on me? Why am I pacing the floor, wringing my hands over these outrageous people?
3 Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.
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Give me your lantern and compass, give me a map, So I can find my way to the sacred mountain, to the place of your presence,
4 There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God!
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To enter the place of worship, meet my exuberant God, Sing my thanks with a harp, magnificent God, my God.
5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!
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Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God - soon I'll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He's my God.