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Psalm 57:7

New International Reader's Version

God, my heart feels secure. My heart feels secure. I will sing and make music to you.

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They aren’t afraid when bad news comes. They stand firm because they trust in the Lord.

Evil people have set a trap for me. But I haven’t wandered away from your rules.

I say to the Lord, “You are my God.” Lord, hear my cry for mercy.

Keep me from the traps of those who do evil. Save me from the traps they have set for me.

I looked to the Lord, and he answered me. He saved me from everything I was afraid of.

They set a trap for me without any reason. Without any reason they dug a pit to catch me.

The trouble they cause comes back on them. The terrible things they do will happen to them.

So give glory to him, you who live in the east. Honor the name of the Lord, you who are in the islands of the sea. He is the God of Israel.

And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on.

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.