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The king proclaims the Lord’s decree: “The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
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But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
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I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”
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Psalm 18
For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord. He sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang:
I love you, Lord; you are my strength.
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Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.
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O Lord, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!
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Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
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Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
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Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.
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Psalm 28
A psalm of David.
I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die.
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You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
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I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.
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But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!”
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For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
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For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.
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As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.
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I know you are pleased with me, for you have not let my enemies triumph over me.
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For you are God, my only safe haven. Why have you tossed me aside? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?
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You are my King and my God. You command victories for Israel.
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You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies; you disgrace those who hate us.
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You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.
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Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!
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Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”
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You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me, for you, O God, are my fortress.
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for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
