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Psalm 119:42

New International Reader's Version

Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me, because I trust in your word.

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Those who bring charges against me laugh at me. When they see me, they shake their heads at me.

Remember what you have said to me. You have given me hope.

May those who have respect for you be filled with joy when they see me. I have put my hope in your word.

I deeply long for you to save me. I have put my hope in your word.

Many are saying about me, “God will not save him.”

My body suffers deadly pain as my enemies make fun of me. All day long they say to me, “Where is your God?”

I trust in God. I praise his word. I trust in God. I am not afraid. What can mere people do to me?

My son, be wise and bring joy to my heart. Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me.

“Sir,” they said, “we remember something that liar said while he was still alive. He claimed, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Men, continue to be brave. I have faith in God. It will happen just as he told me.