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Psalms
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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute. O LORD, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning.
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Psalms
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Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you.
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Psalms
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3
Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
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Psalms
5
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O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.
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Psalms
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Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil.
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Psalms
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You will destroy those who tell lies. The LORD detests murderers and deceivers.
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Psalms
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Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.
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Psalms
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Lead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
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Psalms
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My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery.
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Psalms
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10
O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
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Psalms
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But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
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Psalms
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For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.