Psalms 26

1Of David; before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my savior; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defender of my life; whom shall I dread?

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2When the wicked drew near against me to eat up my flesh, Those who afflict me and are my enemies, they weakened and fell.

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3Though an army should array itself against me, my heart shall not be afraid; Though war should rise up against me, in this I shall hope.

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4One thing I ask from the Lord; this I will seek, That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, And behold the delights of the Lord, And visit His temple.

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5For He hid me in His tabernacle in the day of my troubles; He sheltered me in the secret place of His tabernacle; He set me high upon a rock.

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6And now, behold, He has lifted up my head above my enemies; I went around and offered in His tabernacle a sacrifice of joy; I will sing to the Lord, and praise Him with the harp.

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7O Lord, hear my voice, wherein I cry; Have mercy on me and hear me.

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8My heart speaks to You; my face seeks You; Your face, O Lord, I will seek.

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9Do not turn away Your face from me; Do not turn away from Your servant in wrath; Be my helper; do not utterly cast me away, Nor forsake me, O God my savior.

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10For my father and my mother forsook me, But the Lord laid hold of me.

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11Instruct me, O Lord, in the way of Your law; Set me on a straight path because of my enemies.

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12Do not deliver me to the souls of those who afflict me, For unjust witnesses rise up against me; And injustice lies to itself.

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13I believe I shall see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living.

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14Wait on the Lord; Be courageous, and strengthen your heart, And wait on the Lord.

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