Revised Standard Version RSV
Good News Translation GNT
1 A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in thee I take refuge.
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Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.
2 I say to the LORD, "Thou art my Lord; I have no good apart from thee."
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I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you."
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
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How excellent are the Lord's faithful people! My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
4 Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their libations of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
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Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their sacrifices; I will not worship their gods.
5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; thou holdest my lot.
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You, Lord, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
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How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!
7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
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I praise the Lord, because he guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me.
8 I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
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I am always aware of the Lord's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure.
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And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure,
10 For thou dost not give me up to Sheol, or let thy godly one see the Pit.
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because you protect me from the power of death. I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead.
11 Thou dost show me the path of life; in thy presence there is fulness of joy, in thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
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You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.