17 (A)If the Lord had not been my help,
    my soul would soon have lived in the land of (B)silence.
18 When I thought, (C)“My foot slips,”
    your steadfast love, O Lord, (D)held me up.
19 When the cares of my heart are many,
    your consolations cheer my soul.

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17 If the Eternal had not come to my rescue,
    my soul would have descended to the land where death silences every voice.
18 When I said, “My foot is slipping!”
    Your unfailing love, O Eternal One, held me up.
19 When anxiety overtakes me and worries are many,
    Your comfort lightens my soul.

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17 Si el Señor no hubiera sido mi ayuda(A),
Pronto habría habitado mi alma en el lugar del silencio.
18 Si digo: «Mi pie ha resbalado(B)»,
Tu misericordia, oh Señor, me sostendrá.
19 Cuando mis inquietudes se multiplican dentro de mí,
Tus consuelos(C) deleitan mi alma.

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