Psalm 23:6
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6 Surely[a] goodness and mercy[b] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.[c](A)
Psalm 27:4
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4 One thing I asked of the Lord;
this I seek:
to live in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in his temple.(A)
2 Corinthians 5:1
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5 For we know that, if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.(A)
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2 Timothy 4:18
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18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.(A)
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Psalm 36:7-10
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7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.(A)
8 They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.(B)
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.(C)
10 O continue your steadfast love to those who know you
and your salvation to the upright of heart!
Psalm 16:11
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11 You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.(A)
Psalm 73:24-26
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24 You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will receive me with honor.[a](A)
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you.(B)
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength[b] of my heart and my portion forever.(C)
Psalm 103:17
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17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
on those who fear him,
and his righteousness to children’s children,
2 Corinthians 1:10
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10 He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us;[a] on him we have set our hope that he will rescue us again,(A)
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- 1.10 Other ancient authorities read is rescuing us or lack the phrase
Psalm 30:11-12
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11 You have turned my mourning into dancing;
you have taken off my sackcloth
and clothed me with joy,(A)
12 so that my soul[a] may praise you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.(B)
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- 30.12 Heb that glory
Psalm 17:15
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15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;
when I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.(A)
Psalm 21:4
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4 He asked you for life; you gave it to him—
length of days forever and ever.(A)
Philippians 1:23
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23 I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better,(A)
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