The Message Bible MSG
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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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<<For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthan. A Psalm by David.>> My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.
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 alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress -- I will never be greatly shaken.
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 you assault a man, Would all of you throw him down, Like a leaning wall, like 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 fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. 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 in silence for God alone, 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 alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.
7 My help and glory are in God
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With God is my salvation and my honor. 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, you 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 just a breath, And men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.
10 And a windfall, if it comes - don't make too much of it.
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Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, Don't set your heart on 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 has spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongs to God.
12 Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day's work!
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Also to you, Lord, belongs lovingkindness, For you reward every man according to his work.
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