The Message Bible MSG
King James Version KJV
1 God, the one and only - I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I need comes from him, so why not?
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Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2 He's solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, An impregnable castle: I'm set for life.
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He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
3 How long will you gang up on me? How long will you run with the bullies? There's nothing to you, any of you - rotten floorboards, worm-eaten rafters,
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How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
4 Anthills plotting to bring down mountains, far gone in make-believe. You talk a good line, but every "blessing" breathes a curse.
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They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
5 God, the one and only - I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not?
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My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
6 He's solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, An impregnable castle: I'm set for life.
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He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7 My help and glory are in God
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In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8 So trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him. God is a safe place to be.
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Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9 Man as such is smoke, woman as such, a mirage. Put them together, they're nothing; two times nothing is nothing.
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Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
10 And a windfall, if it comes - don't make too much of it.
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Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11 God said this once and for all; how many times Have I heard it repeated? "Strength comes Straight from God."
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God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
12 Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day's work!
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Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
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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