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Psalms 42 - 72

 As a deer pants for water, so my soul pants for you oh God. (Ps 42)

Why are you downcast my soul? Praise the Lord our God!(Ps 43)

God is our refuge and strength. Be still and know that I'm God. (Ps 46)

How awesome is the God of all the earth! (Ps 47)

Why should I fear when evil days come? Death is inevitable. For I should not fear for even the rich would not take his riches with him. May I have spiritual eyes to see the Lord my God for who he really is. (Ps 49)

The confession psalm (Ps 51)
For truly my sins are always before me. Cleanse me that I may be whither than snow. Then I will teach others your ways and sacrifices will offered unto to you.

But as for me, I will trust in the Lord (Ps 55).

When I'm afraid, I will trust in you (Ps 56).

I will lie under the wings of God. yet I'm in the mist of lions. My heart is steadfast, my heart is steadfast. WOW! For I need to draw strength from God's power and see that I only need to wait and trust in God. May my fight be the God's fight, my strength be his strength, my glory be his glory. (Ps 57).

save us and help us with your right hand (ps 60) For in God we find salvation for his right hand holds up on high and we find refuge in his arms.

Long to take shelter in your wings (Ps 61). For comparing the Lord to an eagle with its wings extended, surely we can find a home and a sanctuary under Him.

A father to the fatherless and a defender of widows (Ps 68). For to give a voice for those who cannot speak is seen as integrity.

(Ps 69) David shows that even if he's a song of drunkards, he will seek deliverance from God for even his own family have become his enemy. He asks for God's anger to come down on those people and he will continue to praise His Lord.

My mouth is full of your praise. In my old age do not forget. But as for me, I will always have hope and proclaim to mighty presence. Since my youth, you've taught me and so I will continue (Ps 71)

All kings will bow down to the Lord. May his name endure forever. (Ps 72)

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