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1 Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
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Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you.
2 I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."
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I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you, I have nothing good."
3 As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
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Now as for the "holy ones" in the land, the "magnificent ones" that I was so happy about;
4 Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
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let their suffering increase because they hurried after a different god. I won't participate in their blood offerings; I won't let their names cross my lips.
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
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You, LORD, are my portion, my cup; you control my destiny.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.
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The property lines have fallen beautifully for me; yes, I have a lovely home.
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
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I will bless the LORD who advises me; even at night I am instructed in the depths of my mind.
8 I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
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I always put the LORD in front of me; I will not stumble because he is on my right side.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
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That's why my heart celebrates and my mood is joyous; yes, my whole body will rest in safety
10 For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit.
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because you won't abandon my life to the grave; you won't let your faithful follower see the pit.
11 You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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You teach me the way of life. In your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right hand.
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