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33 God is my strong fortress,
    and he makes my way perfect.

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13 For I can do everything through Christ,[a] who gives me strength.

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  1. 4:13 Greek through the one.

The Whole Armor of God

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

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10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
    Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
    I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

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Psalm 27

A psalm of David.

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
    so why should I tremble?

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21 may he equip you with all you need
    for doing his will.
May he produce in you,[a]
    through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
    All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

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  1. 13:21 Some manuscripts read in us.

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

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12 By my power[a] I will make my people strong,
    and by my authority they will go wherever they wish.
    I, the Lord, have spoken!”

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  1. 10:12 Hebrew In the Lord.

Psalm 119[a]

Aleph

Joyful are people of integrity,
    who follow the instructions of the Lord.

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  1. 119 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; there are twenty-two stanzas, one for each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each of the eight verses within each stanza begins with the Hebrew letter named in its heading.

I will search for faithful people
    to be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach
    will be allowed to serve me.

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I will be careful to live a blameless life—
    when will you come to help me?
I will lead a life of integrity
    in my own home.

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Psalm 46

For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[a]

God is our refuge and strength,
    always ready to help in times of trouble.

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  1. 46:Title Hebrew according to alamoth.

You are my rock and my fortress.
    For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,
    for I find protection in you alone.

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The Lord is my strength and shield.
    I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
    I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

The Lord gives his people strength.
    He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.

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32 God arms me with strength,
    and he makes my way perfect.

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Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you are righteous?
    Would it be any gain to him if you were perfect?

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He sang:

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;

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13 But you must be blameless before the Lord your God.

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The Lord is my strength and my song;
    he has given me victory.
This is my God, and I will praise him—
    my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

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