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A psalm of David.

Lord , who may dwell^(a) in your sacred tent?^(b) Who may live on your holy mountain?^(c)

The one whose walk is blameless,^(d) who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth^(e) from their heart;

whose tongue utters no slander,^(f) who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others;

who despises a vile person but honors^(g) those who fear the Lord ; who keeps an oath^(h) even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;

who lends money to the poor without interest;⁽ⁱ⁾ who does not accept a bribe^(j) against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.^(k)

A miktam^[a] of David.

Keep me safe,^(a) my God, for in you I take refuge.^(b)

I say to the Lord , "You are my Lord;^(c) apart from you I have no good thing."^(d)

I say of the holy people^(e) who are in the land,^(f) "They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight."

Those who run after other gods^(g) will suffer^(h) more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names⁽ⁱ⁾ on my lips.

Lord , you alone are my portion^(j) and my cup;^(k) you make my lot^(l) secure.

The boundary lines^(m) have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.⁽ⁿ⁾

I will praise the Lord , who counsels me;^(o) even at night^(p) my heart instructs me.

I keep my eyes always on the Lord . With him at my right hand,^(q) I will not be shaken.^(r)

Therefore my heart is glad^(s) and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,^(t)

because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,^(u) nor will you let your faithful^[b] one^(v) see decay.^(w)

You make known to me the path of life;^(x) you will fill me with joy in your presence,^(y) with eternal pleasures^(z) at your right hand.^(aa)