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BOOK I
Psalms 1–41
Psalm 1
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
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Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
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Psalm 7
A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,
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But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
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Psalm 11
For the director of music. Of David.
In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.
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Psalm 16
A miktam of David.
Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
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Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.
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Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
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The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
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As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
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Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.
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Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
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Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
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Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
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Psalm 31
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
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For I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side!” They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
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How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.
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Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
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Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
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The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
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Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
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Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about.
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How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
