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Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate! |
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The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel. |
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He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds. |
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He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them. |
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Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom. |
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The LORD lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground. |
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Offer to the LORD a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp! |
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He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides. |
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He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp. |
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He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs. |
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The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love. |
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Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! |
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For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you. |
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He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain. |
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He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination. |
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He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes. |
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He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends? |
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He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows. |
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He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel. |
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He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the LORD! |
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