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¹The Praise of a Canticle, of David. Whoever dwells with the assistance of the Most High will abide in the protection of the God of heaven. ²He will say to the Lord, “You are my supporter and my refuge.” My God, I will hope in him. ³For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word. ⁴He will overshadow you with his shoulders, and you will hope under his wings. ⁵His truth will surround you with a shield. You will not be afraid: before the terror of the night, ⁶before the arrow flying in the day, before the troubles that wander in the darkness, nor of invasion and the midday demon.

¹⁷No object which has been formed to use against you will succeed. And every tongue that resists you in judgment, you shall judge. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and this is their justice with me, says the Lord.

³But God is faithful. He will strengthen you, and he will guard you from evil.

¹⁰Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.

²Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.

⁷You are my refuge from the tribulation that has surrounded me. You are my exultation: rescue me from those who are surrounding me.

⁶Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid, and do not dread at the sight of them. For the Lord your God himself is your commander, and he will neither dismiss nor abandon you.”

⁸The Angel of the Lord will encamp around those who fear him, and he will rescue them.

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a very strong tower. The just one rushes to it, and he shall be exalted.

⁷If I wander into the midst of tribulation, you will revive me. For you extended your hand against the wrath of my enemies. And your right hand has accomplished my salvation.

⁷The Lord guards you from all evil. May the Lord guard your soul. ⁸May the Lord guard your entrance and your exit, from this time forward and even forever.

¹⁴The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”

¹⁹Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”

³I will hope in him. God is my strong one, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. He lifts me up, and he is my refreshment. You, O my Savior, will free me from iniquity. ⁴I will call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy; and I will be saved from my enemies.