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1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
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Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.
2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you. ”
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I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.
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The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!
4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.
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Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods.
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
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LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
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The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!
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 guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
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I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.
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No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
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For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.
11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
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