My heart is confident in you, O God;
my heart is confident…
…I look to you for protection.
I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings
until the danger passes by.
Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God…
Then call on me when you are in trouble,
and I will rescue you,
and you will give me glory.
…giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.
Psalm 50:14,15, 23
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God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear when earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
For that is what God is like.
He is our God forever and ever,
and he will guide us until we die.
If anyone is ashamed of me and my message,
the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person
when he returns in his glory
and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels.
How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed.