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Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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Psalm 2
Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
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I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.
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Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
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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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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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Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
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I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.
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From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
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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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Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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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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All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.
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or they will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
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Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high.
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Let the Lord judge the peoples. Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.
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If he does not relent, he will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow.
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I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
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Psalm 9
For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David.
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
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I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
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He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.
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But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.
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He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He swears, “No one will ever do me harm.”
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He says to himself, “God will never notice; he covers his face and never sees.”
