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[In a quiet voice Of David] Protect me, O God, in you is my refuge.
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To Yahweh I say, 'You are my Lord, my happiness is in none
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of the sacred spirits of the earth.' They only take advantage of all who love them.
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People flock to their teeming idols. Never shall I pour libations to them! Never take their names on my lips.
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My birthright, my cup is Yahweh; you, you alone, hold my lot secure.
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The measuring-line marks out for me a delightful place, my birthright is all I could wish.
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I bless Yahweh who is my counsellor, even at night my heart instructs me.
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I keep Yahweh before me always, for with him at my right hand, nothing can shake me.
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So my heart rejoices, my soul delights, my body too will rest secure,
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for you will not abandon me to Sheol, you cannot allow your faithful servant to see the abyss.
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You will teach me the path of life, unbounded joy in your presence, at your right hand delight for ever.
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