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Michtam of David . Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
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O my soul, thou hast said to the LORD , Thou art my Lord : my goodness extendeth not to thee;
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But to the saints that are in the earth , and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
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Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names into my lips .
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The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot .
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The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, I have a goodly heritage .
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I will bless the LORD , who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.
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I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand , I shall not be moved.
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Therefore my heart is glad , and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
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For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ; neither wilt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.
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Thou wilt show me the path of life : in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.