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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
O Lord, how long will you forget me?
Forever?
How long will you look the other way?
How long must I struggle with anguish in
my soul,
with sorrow in my heart every day?
How long will my enemy have the
upper hand?
Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We
have defeated him!”
Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.
But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.
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The Lord looks down from heaven
on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
if anyone seeks God.
But no, all have turned away;
all have become corrupt.*
No one does good,
not a single one!
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Will those who do evil never learn?
They eat up my people like bread
and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord.
Terror will grip them,
for God is with those who obey him.
The wicked frustrate the plans of the
oppressed,
but the Lord will protect his people.
Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue
Israel?
When the Lord restores his people,
Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel
will rejoice.
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Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?
Who may enter your presence on your
holy hill?
Those who lead blameless lives and do what
is right,
speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
Those who refuse to gossip
A psalm* of David.
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Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
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I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
The godly people in the land
are my true heroes!
I take pleasure in them!
Troubles multiply for those who chase after
other gods.
I will not take part in their sacrifices
of blood
or even speak the names of their gods.
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Lord, you alone are my inheritance,
my cup of blessing.
You guard all that is mine.
The land you have given me is a pleasant
land.
What a wonderful inheritance!
I will bless the Lord who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right
beside me.
No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.*
My body rests in safety.
For you will not leave my soul among
the dead*
or allow your holy one* to rot in the grave.
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you
forever.*
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A psalm of David.
or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.
Those who despise flagrant sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the Lord,
and keep their promises even when
it hurts.
Those who lend money without charging
interest,
and who cannot be bribed to lie about
the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.
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Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
not one of them does good!
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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
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A prayer of David.
O Lord, hear my plea for justice.
Listen to my cry for help.
Pay attention to my prayer,
for it comes from honest lips.
14:3 Greek version reads have become useless. Compare
Rom 3:12. 16:title Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary
or musical term. 16:9 Greek version reads and my tongue
shouts his praises. Compare Acts 2:26. 16:10a Hebrew in
Sheol. 16:10b Or your Holy One. 16:11 Greek version reads
You have shown me the way of life, / and you will fill me with
the joy of your presence. Compare Acts 2:28.