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My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Yes, the sparrow has found a home, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, Near your altars, Yahweh of Hosts, My King, and my God.

For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, For he will speak peace to his people, his saints; But let them not turn again to folly.

Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps.

<> Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, For I am poor and needy.

Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.

Be merciful to me, Lord, For I call to you all day long.

Bring joy to the soul of your servant, For to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul.

For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; Abundant in lovingkindness to all those who call on you.

In the day of my trouble I will call on you, For you will answer me.

For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone.

For your lovingkindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.

God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, And they don't hold regard for you before them.

For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.

For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh,

For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.

For our shield belongs to Yahweh; Our king to the Holy One of Israel.

I will keep my lovingkindness for him forevermore. My covenant will stand firm with him.