Preserve me, O God: for in you do I put my trust.
O my soul, you have said to the LORD, You are my Lord: my goodness extends not to you;
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: you maintain my lot.
The lines are fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, I have a goodly heritage.
I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
For you will not leave my soul in hell; neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption.
You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more.
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Confident hope: the LORD is David’s portion; He will not abandon him to Sheol but grant eternal joy.
Personal laments and praises expressing trust in God.
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