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[A psalm by Asaph.] El, God, the LORD speaks, and summons the earth to come from the east and west. |
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2
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From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God comes in splendor. |
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3
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Our God approaches and is not silent; consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages. |
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4
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He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people. |
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5
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He says: "Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!" |
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6
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The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge. (Selah) |
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7
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He says: "Listen my people! I am speaking! Listen Israel! I am accusing you! I am God, your God! |
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8
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I am not condemning you because of your sacrifices, or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me. |
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9
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I do not need to take a bull from your household or goats from your sheepfolds. |
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10
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For every wild animal in the forest belongs to me, as well as the cattle that graze on a thousand hills. |
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11
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I keep track of every bird in the hills, and the insects of the field are mine. |
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12
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Even if I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all it contains belong to me. |
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13
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Do I eat the flesh of bulls? Do I drink the blood of goats? |
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14
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Present to God a thank-offering! Repay your vows to the sovereign One! |
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15
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Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!" |
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16
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God says this to the evildoer: "How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant? |
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17
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For you hate instruction and reject my words. |
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18
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When you see a thief, you join him; you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives. |
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19
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You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive. |
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20
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You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother. |
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21
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When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you! |
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22
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Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you. |
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23
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Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver." |
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