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1 Protect me, God, because I trust in you.
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Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
2 I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you."
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I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you. ”
3 As for the godly people in the world, they are the wonderful ones I enjoy.
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As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.
4 But those who turn to idols will have much pain. I will not offer blood to those idols or even speak their names.
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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.
5 No, the Lord is all I need. He takes care of me.
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The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
6 My share in life has been pleasant; my part has been beautiful.
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The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
7 I praise the Lord because he advises me. Even at night, I feel his leading.
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I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt.
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I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9 So I rejoice and am glad. Even my body has hope,
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Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.
10 because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your holy one rot.
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For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
11 You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy; at your right hand I will find pleasure forever. A prayer of David.
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You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.