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but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
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The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
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He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
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You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
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Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
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Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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Psalm 3
A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.
Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
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Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
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I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
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Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
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Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
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How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
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Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
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Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
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For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
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Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
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Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
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Psalm 7
A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,
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Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands—
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Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.
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Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high.
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Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
