Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, November 24th, 2024
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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Psalms 16

1 Michtam of David. Keep me, O God; for I have taken refuge in Thee.2 I have said unto the LORD: 'Thou art my Lord; I have no good but in Thee';3 As for the holy that are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom is all my delight.4 Let the idols of them be multiplied that make suit unto another; 5 O LORD, the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup, Thou maintainest my lot.6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel; yea, in the night seasons my reins instruct me.

8 I have set the LORD always before me; surely He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also dwelleth in safety;10 For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to the nether-world; neither wilt Thou suffer Thy godly one to see the pit.11 Thou makest me to know the path of life; {P}

 
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