King James Version KJV
New Living Translation NLT
1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
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Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.
2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
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I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, 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 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into 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 the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest 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 are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
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The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!
7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
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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 moved.
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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 glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
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No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to 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 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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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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