26 My flesh and my heart(A) may fail,(B)
    but God is the strength(C) of my heart
    and my portion(D) forever.

27 Those who are far from you will perish;(E)
    you destroy all who are unfaithful(F) to you.
28 But as for me, it is good to be near God.(G)
    I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;(H)
    I will tell of all your deeds.(I)

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26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
    but God remains the strength of my heart;
    he is mine forever.

27 Those who desert him will perish,
    for you destroy those who abandon you.
28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God!
    I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter,
    and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

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25-28 You’re all I want in heaven!
    You’re all I want on earth!
When my skin sags and my bones get brittle,
    God is rock-firm and faithful.
Look! Those who left you are falling apart!
    Deserters, they’ll never be heard from again.
But I’m in the very presence of God—
    oh, how refreshing it is!
I’ve made Lord God my home.
    God, I’m telling the world what you do!

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