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1Keep me safe, God, for I take refuge in you. | 1A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you. |
2I told the LORD, "You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you." | 2I say to the LORD, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being." |
3As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them. | 3As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much-- |
4Those who hurry after another god will have many sorrows; I will not present their drink offerings of blood, nor will my lips speak their names. | 4their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods. |
5The LORD is my inheritance and my cup; you support my lot. | 5LORD, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure. |
6The boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places for me; truly, I have a beautiful heritage. | 6It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land. |
7I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my conscience instructs me during the night. | 7I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn. |
8I have set the LORD before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm. | 8I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended. |
9Therefore, my heart is glad, my whole being rejoices, and my body will dwell securely. | 9So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe. |
10For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, you will not allow your holy one to experience corruption. | 10You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit. |
11You cause me to know the path of life; in your presence is joyful abundance, at your right hand there are pleasures forever. | 11You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight. |
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