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Thy rod and thy staff, they shall comfort me. Thou hast prepared a table before me, in the presence of my oppressors. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; thy cup inebriated me like pure [wine]. Thy mercy, O Lord, shall follow me all the days of my life, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days. Show me the way wherein I should walk, for unto thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul. Deliver me from mine enemies, O Lord, for I have made thee my refuge. Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. Thy good Spirit shall lead me into an upright land. For thy name’s sake, O Lord, thou shalt quicken me; in thy righteousness thou shalt bring my soul out of distress. In thy mercy destroy mine enemies, and perish all them that afflict my soul, for I am thy servant. God is our refuge and strength, a help in the tribulations that have found us exceedingly. Therefore we shall not fear in the trouble—