| You know what I long for, Lord; you hear my every sigh. | O Lord, all my longing is known to you, and my sighs are not hidden from you. |
| Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord! | Let everything that breathes offer praise to the Lord. Alleluia. |
| Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! | Then keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. |
| God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. | God is our refuge and our strength, a well-proved help in times of trouble. |
| I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. | I wait for the Lord in anxious expectation; I place my hope in his word. |
| It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. | It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to place your trust in mortals. |
| The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? | With the Lord to protect me I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? |
| Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. | O Lord, let your kindness rest upon us, for we have placed our hope in you. |
| You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. | You, O Lord, are light for my lamp; O my God, you make my darkness turn to light. |
| As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. | As a deer longs for running streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. |
| You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. | A word is not even on my tongue and you, O Lord, are completely aware of it. |
| I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. | To do your will, O God, is my delight; your law is in my heart. |
| May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. | May he give you your heart’s desire and grant you success in all your plans. |
| The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. | The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. |
| Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. | Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a resolute spirit within me. |
| I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. | When I realized that my foot was slipping, your kindness, O Lord, raised me up. |
| Let your favor shine on your servant. In your unfailing love, rescue me. | Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your kindness. |
| How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. | How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. |
| Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. | Teach us to comprehend how few our days are so that our hearts may be filled with wisdom. |
| I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. | I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he set me free from all my fears. |
| I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. | Never will I forget your commands, for through them you have given me life. |
| So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! | Be strong and courageous in your hearts, all you who place your hope in the Lord. |
| I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. | I treasure your word in my heart for fear that I may sin against you. |
| When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. | When my anxious thoughts multiplied, your comfort filled my soul with joy. |
| Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. | Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. |
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