Psalm 31:14-16
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14 But I trust in you, O Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”(A)
15 My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.(B)
16 Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.(C)
Psalm 31:14-18
The Message
14-18 Desperate, I throw myself on you:
you are my God!
Hour by hour I place my days in your hand,
safe from the hands out to get me.
Warm me, your servant, with a smile;
save me because you love me.
Don’t embarrass me by not showing up;
I’ve given you plenty of notice.
Embarrass the wicked, stand them up,
leave them stupidly shaking their heads
as they drift down to hell.
Gag those loudmouthed liars
who heckle me, your follower,
with jeers and catcalls.
Luke 23:44-46
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The Death of Jesus
44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land[a] until three in the afternoon, 45 while the sun’s light failed,[b] and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.(A) 46 Then Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.(B)
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Luke 23:44-46
The Message
44-46 By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours—a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down the middle. Jesus called loudly, “Father, I place my life in your hands!” Then he breathed his last.
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