| 1. A michtam of David; O God, guard me for I have taken refuge in You. |
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| 2. You should say to the Lord, "You are my Master; my good is not incumbent upon You. |
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ב. |
| 3. For the holy ones who are in the earth, and the mighty ones in whom is all my delight. |
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ג. |
| 4. May the sorrows of those who hasten after another [deity] increase; I will not pour their libations of blood, nor will I take their names upon my lips. |
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ד. |
| 5. The Lord is my allotted portion and my cup; You guide my destiny. |
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ה. |
| 6. Portions have fallen to me in pleasant places; even the inheritance pleases me." |
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ו. |
| 7. I will bless the Lord, Who counseled me; even at night my conscience instructs me. |
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ז. |
| 8. I have placed the Lord before me constantly; because [He is] at my right hand, I will not falter. |
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ח. |
| 9. Therefore, my heart rejoiced, and my soul was glad; even my flesh shall dwell in safety. |
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ט. |
| 10. For You shall not forsake my soul to the grave; You shall not allow Your pious one to see the pit. |
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י. |
| 11. You shall let me know the way of life, the fullness of joys in Your presence. There is pleasantness in Your right hand forever. |
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יא. |