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1 Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.
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Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you.
2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”
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I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you, I have nothing good."
3 The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!
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Now as for the "holy ones" in the land, the "magnificent ones" that I was so happy about;
4 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.
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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 LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.
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You, LORD, are my portion, my cup; you control my destiny.
6 The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!
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The property lines have fallen beautifully for me; yes, I have a lovely home.
7 I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night 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 know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
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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 No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety.
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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 will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.
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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 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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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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