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For the Pure and Shining One[1] For the end,[2] a melody by King David God, you are my righteousness, my champion defender. Answer me when I cry for help! Whenever I was in distress, you enlarged me.[3] I’m being squeezed again — I need your kindness right away! Grant me your grace, hear my prayer, and set me free! |
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Listen to me, you elite among men: How long will you defame my honor[4] and drag it down into shame? Will you ever stop insulting me? How long will you set your heart on shadows, chasing your lies and delusions? — Pause in his presence |
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May we never forget that the Lord works wonders[5] for every one of his devoted lovers. And this is how I know that he will answer my every prayer. |
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Tremble in awe before the Lord, and do not sin against him. Be still upon your bed and search your heart before him.[6] — Pause in his presence |
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Bring to Yahweh the sacrifice of righteousness and put your trust in him. |
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Lord, prove them wrong when they say, “God can’t help you!” Let the light of your radiant face break through and shine upon us! |
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The intense pleasure you give me surpasses the gladness of harvest time, even more than when the harvesters gaze upon their ripened grain and when their new wine overflows. |
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Now, because of you, Lord, I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once, for no matter what happens, I will live unafraid! |
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