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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 131, Verse 3

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Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a weaned child.
King James Version
Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
American Standard Version
O Israel, hope in Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore.
New English Translation
O Israel, hope in the LORD now and forevermore!
World English Bible
Israel, hope in Yahweh, from this time forth and forevermore. A Song of Ascents.
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A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, [and] all his afflictions:
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How he sware unto the LORD, [and] vowed unto the mighty [God] of Jacob;
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Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
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I will not give sleep to mine eyes, [or] slumber to mine eyelids,
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Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty [God] of Jacob.
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Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
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We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
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Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
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Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
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For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.