The Art of Life Bible - Flipbook - Page 21
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5 I lay down and slept,
yet I woke up in safety,
for the Lord was watching over me.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies
who surround me on every side.
1 O Lord, hear me as I pray;
pay attention to my groaning.
2 Listen to my cry for help, my King
and my God,
for I pray to no one but you.
3 Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests
to you and wait expectantly.
7 Arise, O Lord!
Rescue me, my God!
Slap all my enemies in the face!
Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
8 Victory comes from you, O Lord.
May you bless your people.
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Interlude
4 O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness;
you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.
5 Therefore, the proud may not
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be
accompanied by stringed instruments.
stand in your presence,
for you hate all who do evil.
6 You will destroy those who tell lies.
The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.
1 Answer me when I call to you,
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
7 Because of your unfailing love, I
2 How long will you people ruin
my reputation?
How long will you make
groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies? Interlude
3 You can be sure of this:
The Lord set apart the godly
for himself.
The Lord will answer when I call to him.
4 Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and
remain silent.
5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,
and trust the Lord.
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be
accompanied by the flute.
Interlude
6 Many people say, “Who will show
can enter your house;
I will worship at your Temple with
deepest awe.
8 Lead me in the right path, O Lord,
or my enemies will conquer me.
Make your way plain for me to follow.
9 My enemies cannot speak a truthful word.
Their deepest desire is to destroy others.
Their talk is foul, like the stench
from an open grave.
Their tongues are filled with flattery.*
10 O God, declare them guilty.
Let them be caught in their own traps.
Drive them away because of their many sins,
for they have rebelled against you.
11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
us better times?”
Let your face smile on us, Lord.
7 You have given me greater joy
than those who have abundant
harvests of grain and new wine.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.
let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
that all who love your name
may be filled with joy.
12 For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your
shield of love.
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