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¹A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.

²I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.

³As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.

⁴Their troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods or lift up their names with my lips.

⁵Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.

⁶Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.

⁷I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.

⁸I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!

⁹Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.

¹⁰For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit.

¹¹You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”