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but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
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For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
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The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
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I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.
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Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
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Psalm 3
A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.
Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
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But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
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I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.
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Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
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From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
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Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
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Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.
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Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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Psalm 5
For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.
Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament.
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In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
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you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest.
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Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.
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Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.
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Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
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Psalm 6
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David.
Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
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Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.
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My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?
