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The one thing I ask of the LORD — the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD ’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.
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When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
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Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
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The one thing I ask of the LORD — the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD ’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.
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For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
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Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music.