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[1] REJOICE in the LORD, O you righteous; for praise is comely for the upright.
[2] Praise the LORD with harp and guitar; sing praises to him with a harp of ten strings.
[3] Sing to him a new song; play skilfully with a beautiful rhythm.
[4] For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
[5] He loves righteousness and judgment; the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
[6] By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
[7] The waters of the sea gathers he together as in a heap of waterskins; he lays up the depths in storehouses.
[8] Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
[9] For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
[10] The LORD brings the counsel of the Gentiles to nought; the LORD makes the devices of the people of no effect.
[11] The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
[12] Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.
[13] The LORD looks from heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.
[14] From his throne he looks upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
[15] He fashions their hearts alike; he considers all their works.
[16] The king is not saved by the multitude of a host; neither a mighty man delivers by much strength.
[17] A horse is a false thing for salvation; neither shall he deliver his rider by his great strength.
[18] Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon the righteous, upon them that hope in his mercy
[19] To deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine.
[20] Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
[21] For our hearts shall rejoice in him because we have trusted in his holy name.
[22] Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
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