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Who were destroyed at En-dor, Who became like dung for the ground.

Who said, "Let's possess for ourselves The pastures of God."

My soul longed and even yearned for the courtyards of the LORD; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.

The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may put her young: Your altars, LORD of armies, My King and my God.

For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God Than live in the tents of wickedness.

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

I will hear what God the LORD will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; And may they not turn back to foolishness.

Incline Your ear, LORD, and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy.

Protect my soul, for I am godly; You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

Be gracious to me, Lord, For I call upon You all day long.

Make the soul of Your servant joyful, For to You, Lord, I lift up my soul.

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all who call upon You.

On the day of my trouble I will call upon You, For You will answer me.

For You are great, and You do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.

For Your graciousness toward me is great, And You have saved my soul from the depths of Sheol.

For my soul has had enough troubles, And my life has approached Sheol.

Will You perform wonders for the dead? Or will the departed spirits rise and praise You? Selah

But I, LORD, have cried out to You for help, And in the morning my prayer comes before You.

For I have said, "Graciousness will be built up forever; In the heavens You will establish Your faithfulness."

For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,