For the Leader. [A Psalm] of David the servant of the LORD.
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Transgression speaketh to the wicked, methinks— There is no fear of God before his eyes.
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For it flattereth him in his eyes, Until his iniquity be found, and he be hated.
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The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; He hath left off to be wise, to do good.
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He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.
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Thy lovingkindness, O LORD, is in the heavens; Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the skies.
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Thy righteousness is like the mighty mountains; Thy judgments are like the great deep; Man and beast Thou preservest, O LORD.
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How precious is Thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Thy wings.
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They are abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; And Thou makest them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.
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For with Thee is the fountain of life; In Thy light do we see light.
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O continue Thy lovingkindness unto them that know Thee; And Thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
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Let not the foot of pride overtake me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.
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There are the workers of iniquity fallen; They are thrust down, and are not able to rise.
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