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Psalms 16:1–2

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PRESERVE me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
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  1. Isaiah 26:3–4Rank 1 from verse 1
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    3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

    4Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

  2. Psalms 17:8Rank 2 from verse 1
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    8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

  3. Psalms 31:23Rank 3 from verse 1
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    23O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

  4. Psalms 56:1Rank 4 from verse 1
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    1BE merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.

  5. 2 Timothy 1:12Rank 5 from verse 1
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    12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

From verse 2

  1. Psalms 73:25Rank 1 from verse 2
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    25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

  2. Psalms 31:14Rank 2 from verse 2
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    14But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God.

  3. Job 22:2–3Rank 3 from verse 2
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    2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

    3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

  4. Psalms 89:26Rank 4 from verse 2
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    26He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

  5. Psalms 91:2Rank 5 from verse 2
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    2I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

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Psalms 16:1

COMBINED MEANING

preserve

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To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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trust

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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.

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Psalms 16:2

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

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COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hast

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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.

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COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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COMBINED MEANING

art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

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1PRESERVE me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

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2O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

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3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

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