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New Living Translation NLT
1 A Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You 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, you have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing 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 who are on the earth, "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 Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up 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 O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain 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 to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.
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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 has given me counsel; My heart also instructs 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 rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.
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No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety.
10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your 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 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence 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.