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Verse 1

Michtam of David. Preserve{H8104} me, O God;{H410} For in thee do I take refuge.{H2620}

Verse 2

[ O my soul], thou hast said{H559} unto Jehovah,{H3068} Thou art my Lord:{H136} I have no good{H2896} beyond thee.

Verse 3

As for the saints{H6918} that{H1992} are in the earth,{H776} They are the excellent{H117} in whom is all my delight.{H2656}

Verse 4

Their sorrows{H6094} shall be multiplied{H7235} that give{H4116} gifts for another{H312} [god]: Their drink-offerings{H5262} of blood{H1818} will I not offer,{H5258} Nor{H1077} take{H5375} their names{H8034} upon my lips.{H8193}

Verse 5

Jehovah{H3068} is the portion{H4490} of mine inheritance{H2506} and of my cup:{H3563} Thou maintainest{H8551} my lot.{H1486}

Verse 6

The lines{H2256} are fallen{H5307} unto me in pleasant{H5273} places; Yea, I have a goodly{H8231} heritage.{H5159}

Verse 7

I will bless{H1288} Jehovah,{H3068} who hath given me counsel;{H3289} Yea, my heart{H3629} instructeth{H3256} me in the night seasons.{H3915}

Verse 8

I have set{H7737} Jehovah{H3068} always{H8548} before me: Because he is at my right hand,{H3225} I shall not be moved.{H4131}

Verse 9

Therefore my heart{H3820} is glad,{H8055} and my glory{H3519} rejoiceth;{H1523} My flesh{H1320} also shall dwell{H7931} in safety.{H983}

Verse 10

For thou wilt not leave{H5800} my soul{H5315} to Sheol;{H7585} Neither wilt thou suffer{H5414} thy holy one{H2623} to see{H7200} corruption.{H7845}

Verse 11

Thou wilt show{H3045} me the path{H734} of life:{H2416} In thy presence{H6440} is fulness{H7648} of joy;{H8057} In thy right hand{H3225} there are pleasures{H5273} for evermore.{H5331}

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