I Hope

He trains my hands for battle;
He strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
...
You placed my foot on their necks.
I have destroyed all who hated me.
- NLT

2 Samuel 22 = Psalm 18

Now all glory to God,
who is able,
through His mighty power at work within us,
to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
-NLT

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I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
Bend down and listen as I pray.
Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
By your mighty power you rescue
those who seek refuge from their enemies.
Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Protect me from wicked people who attack me,
from murderous enemies who surround me.
- NLT 2nd edition

Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.
- NLT 2nd edition

Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
- NLT 2nd edition

He is the God who pays back those who harm me;
- NLT 2nd edition

For He has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.
- NLT 2

Here is a message for all
who are weak, trembling, and worried:
"Cheer up! Don't be afraid.
You God is coming to punish your enemies.
God will take revenge on them and rescue you."
- CEV

Look here, you rich people:
Weep and groan with anguish
because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you.
...
For listen!
Hear the cries of the field workers
whom you have cheated of their pay.
The wages you held back cry out against you.
The cries of those who harvest your fields
have reached the ears of the Lord of Heaven's Armies.
...
You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter.
You have condemned and killed innocent people,
who do not resist you.
- NLT 2

(Also see: Deuteronomy 4:14)

Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for Him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.

Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper - it only leads to harm.

For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
- NLT 2nd edition

Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love,
rescue me.

- NLT 2nd edition