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6Many are saying,
“Oh, that we might see better times!” *
Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.

7You have put gladness in my heart, *
more than when grain and wine and oil increase.

8I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *
for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.


Psalm 31  In te, Domine, speravi

1In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame: *
deliver me in your righteousness.

2Incline your ear to me; *
make haste to deliver me.

3Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,
for you are my crag and my stronghold; *
for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.

4Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *
for you are my tower of strength.

5Into your hands I commend my spirit, *
for you have redeemed me,   
O Lord, O God of truth.


Psalm 91 Qui habitat

1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty.

2He shall say to theLord,
“You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust.”

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