New Revised Standard NRS
The Message Bible MSG
1 Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people; from those who are deceitful and unjust deliver me!
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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 the God in whom I take refuge; why have you cast me off? Why must I walk about mournfully because of the oppression of the enemy?
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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 O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.
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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 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you with the 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 are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help 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.
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