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For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.

I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

Upon God alone, O my soul, rest peacefully; for my expectation is from him.

And unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] loving-kindness; for *thou* renderest to every man according to his work.

A Psalm of David; when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh languisheth for thee, in a dry and weary land without water:

For thy loving-kindness is better than life: my lips shall praise thee.

For thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I sing for joy.

But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David: a Song. Praise waiteth for thee in silence, O God, in Zion; and unto thee shall the vow be performed.

The meadows are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, yea, they sing.

He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes observe the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

Come, hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

Let the nations rejoice and sing for joy: for thou wilt judge the peoples equitably; and the nations upon earth, thou wilt guide them. Selah.

Sing unto God, sing forth his name; cast up a way for him that rideth in the deserts: his name is Jah; and rejoice before him.

Thy flock hath dwelt therein: thou hast prepared in thy goodness, for the afflicted, O God!

Why do ye look with envy, ye many-peaked mountains, upon the mount that God hath desired for his abode? yea, Jehovah will dwell [there] for ever.