Psalms 16:1-11
Psa 16:1 Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.
Psa 16:2 I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you."
Psa 16:3 How excellent are the LORD's faithful people! My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
Psa 16:4 Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their sacrifices; I will not worship their gods.
Psa 16:5 You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands.
Psa 16:6 How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!
Psa 16:7 I praise the LORD, because he guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me.
Psa 16:8 I am always aware of the LORD's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me.
Psa 16:9 And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure,
Psa 16:10 because you protect me from the power of death. I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead.
Psa 16:11 You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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