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until I went into the sanctuaries of God and grasped what their destiny would be.
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Indeed, you place them on a slippery slope and make them fall to their ruin.
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How suddenly they are destroyed, swept away by terrors!
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They are like a dream when one awakens; Adonai, when you rouse yourself, you will despise their phantoms.
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When I had a sour attitude and felt stung by pained emotions,
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I was too stupid to understand; I was like a brute beast with you.
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Nevertheless, I am always with you; you hold my right hand.
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You will guide me with your advice; and afterwards, you will receive me with honor.
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Whom do I have in heaven but you? And with you, I lack nothing on earth.
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My mind and body may fail; but God is the rock for my mind and my portion forever.
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Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who adulterously leave you.