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Their infirmities shall multiply; after this they shall hasten. I will not gather into their assemblies of blood, nor will I mention their names upon my lips. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup; you are [the one] who restores my inheritance to me. The lines have fallen for me among the chosen, and my inheritance is pleasing to me. I will bless the Lord who made me wise; even unto the night my kidneys have instructed me. I foresaw the Lord before me at all times, for he is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh also shall dwell in hope. For you will not leave my soul in Hades [džoxkʿ], nor will you give your holy one to see corruption. You showed me your paths of life; you filled me with the joy of your countenance, from the sweetness of the beauty of your right hand forever. Hear, O Lord, of righteousness, and look upon