17 If (A)the Lord had not been my help,
My soul would soon have dwelt in the land of silence.
18 If I should say, “(B)My foot has slipped,”
Your faithfulness, Lord, will support me.
19 When my anxious thoughts [a]multiply within me,
Your (C)comfort delights my soul.
20 Can a [b](D)throne of destruction be allied with You,
One (E)which devises [c]mischief by decree?
21 They (F)band themselves together against the [d]life of the righteous
And (G)condemn [e]the innocent to death.
22 But the Lord has been my (H)refuge,
And my God the (I)rock of my refuge.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 94:19 Or are many
  2. Psalm 94:20 Or tribunal
  3. Psalm 94:20 Or trouble, misfortune
  4. Psalm 94:21 Or soul
  5. Psalm 94:21 Lit innocent blood

17 Unless the Lord had given me help,(A)
    I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.(B)
18 When I said, “My foot is slipping,(C)
    your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
19 When anxiety(D) was great within me,
    your consolation(E) brought me joy.

20 Can a corrupt throne(F) be allied with you—
    a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?(G)
21 The wicked band together(H) against the righteous
    and condemn the innocent(I) to death.(J)
22 But the Lord has become my fortress,
    and my God the rock(K) in whom I take refuge.(L)

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Finally, brothers and sisters, (A)whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [a]lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen (B)in me, practice these things, and (C)the God of peace will be with you.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:8 Or lovable and gracious

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(A) And the God of peace(B) will be with you.

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