# verses

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<t>Even as I have seen, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Those who plow iniquity </t><t>And sow trouble reap the same.</t>


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<t>The roaring of the lion, </t><t>The voice of the fierce lion, </t><t>And <f>[7†]</f>the teeth of the young lions are broken.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>The old lion perishes for lack of prey, </t><t>And the cubs of the lioness are scattered.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>In disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, </t><t>When deep sleep falls on men,</t>


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<t>It stood still, </t><t>But I could not discern its appearance. </t><t>A form <i>was</i> before my eyes; </t><t><i>There</i> <i>was</i> silence; </t><t>Then I heard a voice <i>saying:</i></t>


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<t>If He <f>[11†]</f>puts no trust in His servants, </t><t><i>If</i> He charges His angels with error,</t>


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<t>How much more those who dwell in houses of clay, </t><t>Whose foundation is in the dust, </t><t><i>Who</i> are crushed before a moth?</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>They are broken in pieces from morning till evening; </t><t>They perish forever, with no one regarding.</t>


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<pb/><t>“Call out now; </t><t>Is there anyone who will answer you? </t><t>And to which of the holy ones will you turn?</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>I have seen the foolish taking root, </t><t>But suddenly I cursed his dwelling place.</t>


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<t>His sons are <f>[2†]</f>far from safety, </t><t>They are crushed in the gate, </t><t>And <f>[3†]</f><i>there</i> <i>is</i> no deliverer.</t>


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<t>Because the hungry eat up his harvest, </t><t>Taking it even from the thorns, </t><t>And a snare snatches their substance.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He sets on high those who are lowly, </t><t>And those who mourn are lifted to safety.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>He frustrates the devices of the crafty, </t><t>So that their hands cannot carry out their plans.</t>


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<t>He catches the <f>[8†]</f>wise in their own craftiness, </t><t>And the counsel of the cunning comes quickly upon them.</t>


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<t>But <f>[9†]</f>He saves the needy from the sword, </t><t>From the mouth of the mighty, </t><t>And from their hand.</t>


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<t>“Behold, <f>[11†]</f> happy <i>is</i> the man whom God corrects; </t><t>Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>He shall deliver you in six troubles, </t><t>Yes, in seven <f>[14†]</f>no evil shall touch you.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>In famine He shall redeem you from death, </t><t>And in war from the power of the sword.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, </t><t>And you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes.</t>


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<t>You shall laugh at destruction and famine, </t><t>And <f>[17†]</f>you shall not be afraid of the <f>[18†]</f>beasts of the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>For you shall have a covenant with the stones of the field, </t><t>And the beasts of the field shall be at peace with you.</t>


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<t>You shall know that your tent <i>is</i> in peace; </t><t>You shall visit your dwelling and find nothing amiss.</t>


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<t>You shall also know that <f>[20†]</f>your descendants <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> many, </t><t>And your offspring <f>[21†]</f>like the grass of the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>You shall come to the grave at a full age, </t><t>As a sheaf of grain ripens in its season.</t>


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<t>Behold, this we have <f>[23†]</f>searched out; </t><t>It <i>is</i> true. </t><t>Hear it, and know for yourself.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Oh, that my grief were fully weighed, </t><t>And my calamity laid with it on the scales!</t>


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<t>For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea— </t><t>Therefore my words have been rash.</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>For the arrows of the Almighty <i>are</i> within me; </t><t>My spirit drinks in their poison; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>The terrors of God are arrayed <f>[3†]</f>against me.</t>


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<t>Does the <f>[4†]</f>wild donkey bray when it has grass, </t><t>Or does the ox low over its fodder?</t>


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<t>Can flavorless food be eaten without salt? </t><t>Or is there <i>any</i> taste in the white of an egg?</t>


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<t>“Oh, that I might have my request, </t><t>That God would grant <i>me</i> the thing that I long for!</t>


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<t>That it would please God to crush me, </t><t>That He would loose His hand and <f>[5†]</f>cut me off!</t>


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<t>Then I would still have comfort; </t><t>Though in anguish I would exult, </t><t>He will not spare; </t><t>For <f>[6†]</f>I have not concealed the words of <f>[7†]</f>the Holy One.</t>


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<t>“What strength do I have, that I should hope? </t><t>And what <i>is</i> my end, that I should prolong my life?</t>


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<t>“To <f>[8†]</f> him who is afflicted, kindness <i>should</i> <i>be</i> <i>shown</i> by his friend, </t><t>Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>My brothers have dealt deceitfully like a brook, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Like the streams of the brooks that pass away,</t>


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<t>The caravans of <f>[11†]</f>Tema look, </t><t>The travelers of <f>[12†]</f>Sheba hope for them.</t>


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<t>They are <f>[13†]</f>disappointed because they were confident; </t><t>They come there and are confused.</t>


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<t>Did I ever say, ‘Bring <i>something</i> to me’? </t><t>Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?</t>


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<t>Do you intend to rebuke <i>my</i> words, </t><t>And the speeches of a desperate one, <i>which</i> <i>are</i> as wind?</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Yield now, let there be no injustice! </t><t>Yes, concede, my <f>[18†]</f>righteousness still stands!</t>


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<pb/><t>“<i>Is</i> <i>there</i> not <f>[1†]</f>a time of hard service for man on earth? </t><t><i>Are</i> <i>not</i> his days also like the days of a hired man?</t>


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<t>Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, </t><t>And like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages,</t>


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<t>So I have been allotted <f>[2†]</f>months of futility, </t><t>And wearisome nights have been appointed to me.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise, </t><t>And the night be ended?’ </t><t>For I have had my fill of tossing till dawn.</t>


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<t>My flesh is <f>[4†]</f>caked with worms and dust, </t><t>My skin is cracked and breaks out afresh.</t>


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<t>Oh, remember that <f>[6†]</f>my life <i>is</i> a breath! </t><t>My eye will never again see good.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The eye of him who sees me will see me no <i>more;</i> </t><t><i>While</i> your eyes <i>are</i> upon me, I shall no longer <i>be.</i></t>


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<t><i>As</i> the cloud disappears and vanishes away, </t><t>So <f>[8†]</f>he who goes down to the grave does not come up.</t>


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<t>“Therefore I will <f>[10†]</f>not restrain my mouth; </t><t>I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; </t><t>I will <f>[11†]</f>complain in the bitterness of my soul.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>I loathe <i>my</i> <i>life;</i> </t><t>I would not live forever. </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Let me alone, </t><t>For <f>[15†]</f>my days <i>are</i> <i>but</i> a breath.</t>


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<t>“What <f>[16†]</f> <i>is</i> man, that You should exalt him, </t><t><i>That</i> You should set Your heart on him,</t>


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<t>How long? </t><t>Will You not look away from me, </t><t>And let me alone till I swallow my saliva?</t>


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<t>Have I sinned? </t><t>What have I done to You, <f>[17†]</f>O watcher of men? </t><t>Why <f>[18†]</f>have You set me as Your target, </t><t>So that I am a burden to myself?</t>


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<t>Why then do You not pardon my transgression, </t><t>And take away my iniquity? </t><t>For now I will lie down in the dust, </t><t>And You will seek me diligently, </t><t>But I <i>will</i> no longer <i>be.</i>”</t>


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<pb/><t>“How long will you speak these <i>things,</i> </t><t>And the words of your mouth <i>be</i> <i>like</i> a strong wind?</t>


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<t>If <f>[2†]</f>your sons have sinned against Him, </t><t>He has cast them away for their transgression.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>If you would earnestly seek God </t><t>And make your supplication to the Almighty,</t>


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<t>If you <i>were</i> pure and upright, </t><t>Surely now He would awake for you, </t><t>And prosper your rightful dwelling place.</t>


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<t>Though your beginning was small, </t><t>Yet your latter end would <f>[4†]</f>increase abundantly.</t>


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<t>“For <f>[5†]</f> inquire, please, of the former age, </t><t>And consider the things discovered by their fathers;</t>


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<t>For <f>[6†]</f>we <i>were</i> <i>born</i> yesterday, and know nothing, </t><t>Because our days on earth <i>are</i> a shadow.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>While it <i>is</i> yet green <i>and</i> not cut down, </t><t>It withers before any <i>other</i> plant.</t>


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<t>So <i>are</i> the paths of all who <f>[8†]</f>forget God; </t><t>And the hope of the <f>[9†]</f>hypocrite shall perish,</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>He leans on his house, but it does not stand. </t><t>He holds it fast, but it does not endure.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>If he is destroyed from his place, </t><t>Then <i>it</i> will deny him, <i>saying,</i> ‘I have not seen you.’</t>


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<t>“Behold, this is the joy of His way, </t><t>And <f>[12†]</f>out of the earth others will grow.</t>


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<t>Behold, <f>[13†]</f>God will not cast away the blameless, </t><t>Nor will He uphold the evildoers.</t>


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<t>Those who hate you will be <f>[14†]</f>clothed with shame, </t><t>And the dwelling place of the wicked will come to nothing.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Truly I know <i>it</i> <i>is</i> so, </t><t>But how can a <f>[1†]</f>man be <f>[2†]</f>righteous before God?</t>


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<t>If one wished to contend with Him, </t><t>He could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f><i>God</i> <i>is</i> wise in heart and mighty in strength. </t><t>Who has hardened <i>himself</i> against Him and prospered?</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>If He goes by me, I do not see <i>Him;</i> </t><t>If He moves past, I do not perceive Him;</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>If He takes away, who can hinder Him? </t><t>Who can say to Him, ‘What are You doing?’</t>


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<t>God will not withdraw His anger, </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>The allies of the proud lie prostrate beneath Him.</t>


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<t>“How then can I answer Him, </t><t><i>And</i> choose my words <i>to</i> <i>reason</i> with Him?</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>For though I were righteous, I could not answer Him; </t><t>I would beg mercy of my Judge.</t>


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<t>If I called and He answered me, </t><t>I would not believe that He was listening to my voice.</t>


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<t>If <i>it</i> <i>is</i> <i>a</i> <i>matter</i> of strength, indeed <i>He</i> <i>is</i> strong; </t><t>And if of justice, who will appoint my day <i>in</i> <i>court?</i></t>


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<t>Though I were righteous, my own mouth would condemn me; </t><t>Though I <i>were</i> blameless, it would prove me perverse.</t>


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<t>It <i>is</i> all one <i>thing;</i> </t><t>Therefore I say, <f>[14†]</f>‘He destroys the blameless and the wicked.’</t>


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<t>The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. </t><t>He covers the faces of its judges. </t><t>If it is not <i>He,</i> who else could it be?</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, </t><t>I will put off my sad face and wear a smile,’</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>I am afraid of all my sufferings; </t><t>I know that You <f>[19†]</f>will not hold me innocent.</t>


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<t>“For <f>[21†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> not a man, as I <i>am,</i> </t><t><i>That</i> I may answer Him, </t><t><i>And</i> <i>that</i> we should go to court together.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Nor is there any mediator between us, </t><t><i>Who</i> may lay his hand on us both.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>Let Him take His rod away from me, </t><t>And do not let dread of Him terrify me.</t>


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<pb/><t>“My <f>[1†]</f>soul loathes my life; </t><t>I will give free course to my complaint, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.</t>


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<t><i>Does</i> <i>it</i> seem good to You that You should oppress, </t><t>That You should despise the work of Your hands, </t><t>And smile on the counsel of the wicked?</t>


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<t><i>Are</i> Your days like the days of a mortal man? </t><t><i>Are</i> Your years like the days of a mighty man,</t>


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<t>Although You know that I am not wicked, </t><t>And <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no one who can deliver from Your hand?</t>


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<t>‘Your <f>[4†]</f> hands have made me and fashioned me, </t><t>An intricate unity; </t><t>Yet You would <f>[5†]</f>destroy me.</t>


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<t>Remember, I pray, <f>[6†]</f>that You have made me like clay. </t><t>And will You turn me into dust again?</t>


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<t>‘And these <i>things</i> You have hidden in Your heart; </t><t>I know that this <i>was</i> with You:</t>


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<t>If I am wicked, <f>[9†]</f>woe to me; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Even <i>if</i> I am righteous, I cannot lift up my head. </t><t><i>I</i> <i>am</i> full of disgrace; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>See my misery!</t>


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<t>If <i>my</i> <i>head</i> is exalted, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>You hunt me like a fierce lion, </t><t>And again You show Yourself awesome against me.</t>


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<t>You renew Your witnesses against me, </t><t>And increase Your indignation toward me; </t><t>Changes and war are <i>ever</i> with me.</t>


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<t>‘Why <f>[13†]</f> then have You brought me out of the womb? </t><t>Oh, that I had perished and no eye had seen me!</t>


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<t>I would have been as though I had not been. </t><t>I would have been carried from the womb to the grave.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Are not my days few? </t><t>Cease! <f>[15†]</f>Leave me alone, that I may take a little comfort,</t>


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<t>Before I go <i>to</i> <i>the</i> <i>place</i> <i>from</i> <i>which</i> I shall not return, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>To the land of darkness <f>[17†]</f>and the shadow of death,</t>


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<t>A land as dark as darkness <i>itself,</i> </t><t>As the shadow of death, without any order, </t><t><i>Where</i> even the light <i>is</i> like darkness.’ ”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Should not the multitude of words be answered? </t><t>And should a man full of talk be vindicated?</t>


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<t>Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? </t><t>And when you mock, should no one rebuke you?</t>


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<t>For you have said, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>‘My doctrine <i>is</i> pure, </t><t>And I am clean in your eyes.’</t>


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<t>That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! </t><t>For <i>they</i> <i>would</i> double <i>your</i> prudence. </t><t>Know therefore that <f>[2†]</f>God exacts from you </t><t><i>Less</i> than your iniquity <i>deserves.</i></t>


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<t>“Can <f>[3†]</f> you search out the deep things of God? </t><t>Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?</t>


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<t><i>They</i> <i>are</i> higher than heaven— what can you do? </t><t>Deeper than Sheol— what can you know?</t>


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<t>“If <f>[4†]</f> He passes by, imprisons, and gathers <i>to</i> <i>judgment,</i> </t><t>Then who can hinder Him?</t>


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<t>For <f>[5†]</f>He knows deceitful men; </t><t>He sees wickedness also. </t><t>Will He not then consider <i>it?</i></t>


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<t>For an <f>[6†]</f>empty-headed man will be wise, </t><t>When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.</t>


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<t>“If you would <f>[7†]</f>prepare your heart, </t><t>And <f>[8†]</f>stretch out your hands toward Him;</t>


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<t>If iniquity <i>were</i> in your hand, <i>and</i> <i>you</i> put it far away, </t><t>And <f>[9†]</f>would not let wickedness dwell in your tents;</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; </t><t>Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;</t>


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<t>Because you would <f>[11†]</f>forget <i>your</i> misery, </t><t>And remember <i>it</i> as waters <i>that</i> <i>have</i> passed away,</t>


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<t>And <i>your</i> life <f>[12†]</f>would be brighter than noonday. </t><t><i>Though</i> you were dark, you would be like the morning.</t>


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<t>And you would be secure, because there is hope; </t><t>Yes, you would dig <i>around</i> <i>you, and</i> <f>[13†]</f>take your rest in safety.</t>


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<t>You would also lie down, and no one would make <i>you</i> afraid; </t><t><i>Yes,</i> many would court your favor.</t>


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<t>But <f>[14†]</f>the eyes of the wicked will fail, </t><t>And they shall not escape, </t><t>And <f>[15†]</f>their hope—loss of life!”</t>


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<t>But I have understanding as well as you; </t><t>I <i>am</i> not <f>[1†]</f>inferior to you. </t><t>Indeed, who does not <i>know</i> such things as these?</t>


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<t>“I <f>[2†]</f> am one mocked by his friends, </t><t>Who <f>[3†]</f>called on God, and He answered him, </t><t>The just and blameless <i>who</i> <i>is</i> ridiculed.</t>


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<t>A lamp is despised in the thought of one who is at ease; </t><t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> made ready for <f>[4†]</f>those whose feet slip.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>The tents of robbers prosper, </t><t>And those who provoke God are secure— </t><t>In what God provides by His hand.</t>


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<t>“But now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; </t><t>And the birds of the air, and they will tell you;</t>


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<t>Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; </t><t>And the fish of the sea will explain to you.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>In whose hand <i>is</i> the life of every living thing, </t><t>And the <f>[7†]</f>breath of all mankind?</t>


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<t>“With Him <i>are</i> <f>[8†]</f>wisdom and strength, </t><t>He has counsel and understanding.</t>


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<t>If <f>[9†]</f>He breaks <i>a</i> <i>thing</i> down, it cannot be rebuilt; </t><t><i>If</i> He imprisons a man, there can be no release.</t>


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<t>If He <f>[10†]</f>withholds the waters, they dry up; </t><t><i>If</i> He <f>[11†]</f>sends them out, they overwhelm the earth.</t>


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<t>With Him <i>are</i> strength and prudence. </t><t>The deceived and the deceiver <i>are</i> His.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>He deprives the trusted ones of speech, </t><t>And takes away the discernment of the elders.</t>


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<t>He <f>[14†]</f>uncovers deep things out of darkness, </t><t>And brings the shadow of death to light.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>He makes nations great, and destroys them; </t><t>He enlarges nations, and guides them.</t>


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<t>He takes away the understanding of the chiefs of the people of the earth, </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>makes them wander in a pathless wilderness.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>They grope in the dark without light, </t><t>And He makes them <f>[18†]</f>stagger like a drunken <i>man.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him.</t>


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<t>He also <i>shall</i> be my salvation, </t><t>For a <f>[9†]</f>hypocrite could not come before Him.</t>


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<t>See now, I have prepared <i>my</i> case, </t><t>I know that I shall be <f>[10†]</f>vindicated.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Who <i>is</i> he <i>who</i> will contend with me? </t><t>If now I hold my tongue, I perish.</t>


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<t>“Only <f>[12†]</f> two <i>things</i> do not do to me, </t><t>Then I will not hide myself from You:</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Withdraw Your hand far from me, </t><t>And let not the dread of You make me afraid.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Will You frighten a leaf driven to and fro? </t><t>And will You pursue dry stubble?</t>


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<t>For You write bitter things against me, </t><t>And <f>[18†]</f>make me inherit the iniquities of my youth.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>You put my feet in the stocks, </t><t>And watch closely all my paths. </t><t>You set a limit for the soles of my feet.</t>


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<pb/><t>“Man <i>who</i> <i>is</i> born of woman </t><t>Is of few days and <f>[1†]</f>full of trouble.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>He comes forth like a flower and fades away; </t><t>He flees like a shadow and does not continue.</t>


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<t>And <f>[3†]</f>do You open Your eyes on such a one, </t><t>And <f>[4†]</f>bring me to judgment with Yourself?</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Since his days <i>are</i> determined, </t><t>The number of his months <i>is</i> with You; </t><t>You have appointed his limits, so that he cannot pass.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Look away from him that he may rest, </t><t>Till <f>[8†]</f>like a hired man he finishes his day.</t>


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<t>“For there is hope for a tree, </t><t>If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, </t><t>And that its tender shoots will not cease.</t>


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<t>But man dies and is laid away; </t><t>Indeed he breathes his last </t><t>And where <i>is</i> <f>[9†]</f>he?</t>


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<t>So man lies down and does not rise. </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Till the heavens <i>are</i> no more, </t><t>They will not awake </t><t>Nor be roused from their sleep.</t>


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<t>“Oh, that You would hide me in the grave, </t><t>That You would conceal me until Your wrath is past, </t><t>That You would appoint me a set time, and remember me!</t>


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<t>If a man dies, shall he live <i>again?</i> </t><t>All the days of my hard service <f>[11†]</f>I will wait, </t><t>Till my change comes.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>You shall call, and I will answer You; </t><t>You shall desire the work of Your hands.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>My transgression <i>is</i> sealed up in a bag, </t><t>And You cover my iniquity.</t>


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<t>“But <i>as</i> a mountain falls <i>and</i> crumbles away, </t><t>And <i>as</i> a rock is moved from its place;</t>


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<t><i>As</i> water wears away stones, </t><t><i>And</i> <i>as</i> torrents wash away the soil of the earth; </t><t>So You destroy the hope of man.</t>


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<t>You prevail forever against him, and he passes on; </t><t>You change his countenance and send him away.</t>


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<t>His sons come to honor, and <f>[15†]</f>he does not know <i>it;</i> </t><t>They are brought low, and he does not perceive <i>it.</i></t>


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<pb/><t>“Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, </t><t>And fill himself with the east wind?</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; </t><t>Yes, your own lips testify against you.</t>


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<t>“<i>Are</i> you the first man <i>who</i> was born? </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Or were you made before the hills?</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>What do you know that we do not know? </t><t><i>What</i> do you understand that <i>is</i> not in us?</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Both the gray-haired and the aged <i>are</i> among us, </t><t>Much older than your father.</t>


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<t><i>Are</i> the consolations of God too small for you, </t><t>And the word <i>spoken</i> gently with you?</t>


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<t>That you turn your spirit against God, </t><t>And let <i>such</i> words go out of your mouth?</t>


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<t>“What <f>[7†]</f> <i>is</i> man, that he could be pure? </t><t>And <i>he</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> born of a woman, that he could be righteous?</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>If <i>God</i> puts no trust in His saints, </t><t>And the heavens are not pure in His sight,</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>How much less man, <i>who</i> <i>is</i> abominable and filthy, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Who drinks iniquity like water!</t>


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<t>What wise men have told, </t><t>Not hiding <i>anything</i> <i>received</i> <f>[11†]</f>from their fathers,</t>


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<t>The wicked man writhes with pain all <i>his</i> days, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>And the number of years is hidden from the oppressor.</t>


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<t>Dreadful sounds <i>are</i> in his ears; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>In prosperity the destroyer comes upon him.</t>


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<t>He does not believe that he will <f>[15†]</f>return from darkness, </t><t>For a sword is waiting for him.</t>


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<t>He <f>[16†]</f>wanders about for bread, <i>saying,</i> ‘Where <i>is</i> <i>it?</i>’ </t><t>He knows <f>[17†]</f>that a day of darkness is ready at his hand.</t>


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<t>Trouble and anguish make him afraid; </t><t>They overpower him, like a king ready for battle.</t>


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<t>“Though <f>[18†]</f> he has covered his face with his fatness, </t><t>And made <i>his</i> waist heavy with fat,</t>


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<t>He dwells in desolate cities, </t><t>In houses which no one inhabits, </t><t>Which are destined to become ruins.</t>


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<t>He will not be rich, </t><t>Nor will his wealth <f>[19†]</f>continue, </t><t>Nor will his possessions overspread the earth.</t>


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<t>He will not depart from darkness; </t><t>The flame will dry out his branches, </t><t>And <f>[20†]</f>by the breath of His mouth he will go away.</t>


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<t>Let him not <f>[21†]</f>trust in futile <i>things,</i> deceiving himself, </t><t>For futility will be his reward.</t>


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<t>It will be accomplished <f>[22†]</f>before his time, </t><t>And his branch will not be green.</t>


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<t>He will shake off his unripe grape like a vine, </t><t>And cast off his blossom like an olive tree.</t>


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<t>For the company of hypocrites <i>will</i> <i>be</i> barren, </t><t>And fire will consume the tents of bribery.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>They conceive trouble and bring forth futility; </t><t>Their womb prepares deceit.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“I have heard many such things; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Miserable comforters <i>are</i> you all!</t>


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<t>I also could speak as you <i>do,</i> </t><t>If your soul were in my soul’s place. </t><t>I could heap up words against you, </t><t>And <f>[2†]</f>shake my head at you;</t>


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<t><i>But</i> I would strengthen you with my mouth, </t><t>And the comfort of my lips would relieve <i>your</i> <i>grief.</i></t>


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<t>“Though I speak, my grief is not relieved; </t><t>And <i>if</i> I remain silent, how am I eased?</t>


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<t>But now He has <f>[3†]</f>worn me out; </t><t>You <f>[4†]</f>have made desolate all my company.</t>


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<t>You have shriveled me up, </t><t>And it is a <f>[5†]</f>witness <i>against</i> <i>me;</i> </t><t>My leanness rises up against me </t><t><i>And</i> bears witness to my face.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He tears <i>me</i> in His wrath, and hates me; </t><t>He gnashes at me with His teeth; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>My adversary sharpens His gaze on me.</t>


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<t>They <f>[8†]</f>gape at me with their mouth, </t><t>They <f>[9†]</f>strike me reproachfully on the cheek, </t><t>They gather together against me.</t>


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<t>God <f>[10†]</f>has delivered me to the ungodly, </t><t>And turned me over to the hands of the wicked.</t>


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<t>I was at ease, but He has <f>[11†]</f>shattered me; </t><t>He also has taken <i>me</i> by my neck, and shaken me to pieces; </t><t>He has <f>[12†]</f>set me up for His target,</t>


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<t>His archers surround me. </t><t>He pierces my heart and does not pity; </t><t>He pours out my gall on the ground.</t>


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<t>“O earth, do not cover my blood, </t><t>And <f>[14†]</f>let my cry have no <i>resting</i> place!</t>


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<t>Surely even now <f>[15†]</f>my witness <i>is</i> in heaven, </t><t>And my evidence <i>is</i> on high.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Oh, that one might plead for a man with God, </t><t>As a man <i>pleads</i> for his neighbor!</t>


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<pb/><t>“My spirit is broken, </t><t>My days are extinguished, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>The grave <i>is</i> <i>ready</i> for me.</t>


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<t><i>Are</i> not mockers with me? </t><t>And does not my eye dwell on their <f>[2†]</f>provocation?</t>


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<t>“Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. </t><t>Who <i>is</i> he <i>who</i> <f>[3†]</f>will shake hands with me?</t>


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<t>For You have hidden their heart from <f>[4†]</f>understanding; </t><t>Therefore You will not exalt <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>He who speaks flattery to <i>his</i> friends, </t><t>Even the eyes of his children will <f>[5†]</f>fail.</t>


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<t>“But He has made me <f>[6†]</f>a byword of the people, </t><t>And I have become one in whose face men spit.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>My eye has also grown dim because of sorrow, </t><t>And all my members <i>are</i> like shadows.</t>


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<t>Upright <i>men</i> are astonished at this, </t><t>And the innocent stirs himself up against the hypocrite.</t>


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<t>Yet the righteous will hold to his <f>[8†]</f>way, </t><t>And he who has <f>[9†]</f>clean hands will be stronger and stronger.</t>


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<t>“But please, <f>[10†]</f>come back again, all of you, </t><t>For I shall not find <i>one</i> wise <i>man</i> among you.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>My days are past, </t><t>My purposes are broken off, </t><t><i>Even</i> the thoughts of my heart.</t>


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<t>They change the night into day; </t><t>‘The light <i>is</i> near,’ <i>they</i> <i>say,</i> in the face of darkness.</t>


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<t>If I say to corruption, ‘You <i>are</i> my father,’ </t><t>And to the worm, ‘You <i>are</i> my mother and my sister,’</t>


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<t><i>Will</i> they go down <f>[13†]</f>to the gates of Sheol? </t><t>Shall <i>we</i> <i>have</i> <f>[14†]</f>rest together in the dust?”</t>


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<pb/><t>“How long <i>till</i> you put an end to words? </t><t>Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>You who tear yourself in anger, </t><t>Shall the earth be forsaken for you? </t><t>Or shall the rock be removed from its place?</t>


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<t>“The <f>[4†]</f> light of the wicked indeed goes out, </t><t>And the flame of his fire does not shine.</t>


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<t>The steps of his strength are shortened, </t><t>And <f>[6†]</f>his own counsel casts him down.</t>


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<t>He is uprooted from <f>[11†]</f>the shelter of his tent, </t><t>And they parade him before the king of terrors.</t>


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<t>They dwell in his tent <i>who</i> <i>are</i> none of his; </t><t>Brimstone is scattered on his dwelling.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>The memory of him perishes from the earth, </t><t>And he has no name among the renowned.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>He has neither son nor posterity among his people, </t><t>Nor any remaining in his dwellings.</t>


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<t>Those in the west are astonished <f>[15†]</f>at his day, </t><t>As those in the east are frightened.</t>


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<t>Surely such <i>are</i> the dwellings of the wicked, </t><t>And this <i>is</i> the place <i>of</i> <i>him</i> <i>who</i> <f>[16†]</f>does not know God.”</t>


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<t>These ten times you have reproached me; </t><t>You are not ashamed <i>that</i> you have wronged me.</t>


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<t>If indeed you <f>[1†]</f>exalt <i>yourselves</i> against me, </t><t>And plead my disgrace against me,</t>


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<t>“If I cry out concerning wrong, I am not heard. </t><t>If I cry aloud, <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no justice.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He has fenced up my way, so that I cannot pass; </t><t>And He has set darkness in my paths.</t>


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<t>He breaks me down on every side, </t><t>And I am gone; </t><t>My <f>[5†]</f>hope He has uprooted like a tree.</t>


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<t>He has also kindled His wrath against me, </t><t>And <f>[6†]</f>He counts me as <i>one</i> <i>of</i> His enemies.</t>


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<t>His troops come together </t><t>And build up their road against me; </t><t>They encamp all around my tent.</t>


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<t>“He <f>[7†]</f> has removed my brothers far from me, </t><t>And my acquaintances are completely estranged from me.</t>


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<t>Those who dwell in my house, and my maidservants, </t><t>Count me as a stranger; </t><t>I am an alien in their sight.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>All my close friends abhor me, </t><t>And those whom I love have turned against me.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>My bone clings to my skin and to my flesh, </t><t>And I have escaped by the skin of my teeth.</t>


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<t>“Have pity on me, have pity on me, O you my friends, </t><t>For the hand of God has struck me!</t>


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<t>Why do you <f>[11†]</f>persecute me as God <i>does,</i> </t><t>And are not satisfied with my flesh?</t>


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<t>And after my skin is destroyed, this <i>I</i> <i>know,</i> </t><t>That <f>[12†]</f>in my flesh I shall see God,</t>


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<t>Whom I shall see for myself, </t><t>And my eyes shall behold, and not another. </t><t><i>How</i> my heart yearns within me!</t>


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<t>If you should say, ‘How shall we persecute him?’— </t><t>Since the root of the matter is found in me,</t>


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<t>Be afraid of the sword for yourselves; </t><t>For wrath <i>brings</i> the punishment of the sword, </t><t>That you may know <i>there</i> <i>is</i> a judgment.”</t>


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<t>I have heard the rebuke that reproaches me, </t><t>And the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>That the triumphing of the wicked is short, </t><t>And the joy of the hypocrite is <i>but</i> for a <f>[4†]</f>moment?</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Though his haughtiness mounts up to the heavens, </t><t>And his head reaches to the clouds,</t>


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<t><i>Yet</i> he will perish forever like his own refuse; </t><t>Those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’</t>


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<t>He will fly away <f>[6†]</f>like a dream, and not be found; </t><t>Yes, he <f>[7†]</f>will be chased away like a vision of the night.</t>


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<t>The eye <i>that</i> saw him will <i>see</i> <i>him</i> no more, </t><t>Nor will his place behold him anymore.</t>


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<t>His bones are full of <f>[8†]</f>his youthful vigor, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>But it will lie down with him in the dust.</t>


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<t>He swallows down riches </t><t>And vomits them up again; </t><t>God casts them out of his belly.</t>


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<t>He will restore that for which he labored, </t><t>And will not swallow <i>it</i> down; </t><t>From the proceeds of business </t><t>He will get no enjoyment.</t>


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<t>For he has oppressed <i>and</i> forsaken the poor, </t><t>He has violently seized a house which he did not build.</t>


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<t>“Because <f>[11†]</f> he knows no quietness in his heart, </t><t>He will not save anything he desires.</t>


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<t>In his self-sufficiency he will be in distress; </t><t>Every hand of misery will come against him.</t>


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<t><i>When</i> he is about to fill his stomach, </t><t><i>God</i> will cast on him the fury of His wrath, </t><t>And will rain <i>it</i> on him while he is eating.</t>


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<t>It is drawn, and comes out of the body; </t><t>Yes, <f>[13†]</f>the glittering <i>point</i> <i>comes</i> out of his gall. </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Terrors <i>come</i> upon him;</t>


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<t>Total darkness <i>is</i> reserved for his treasures. </t><t> <f>[15†]</f>An unfanned fire will consume him; </t><t>It shall go ill with him who is left in his tent.</t>


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<t>The increase of his house will depart, </t><t><i>And</i> <i>his</i> <i>goods</i> will flow away in the day of His <f>[16†]</f>wrath.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>This <i>is</i> the portion from God for a wicked man, </t><t>The heritage appointed to him by God.”</t>


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<t>“As for me, <i>is</i> my complaint against man? </t><t>And if <i>it</i> <i>were,</i> why should I not be impatient?</t>


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<t>Look at me and be astonished; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Put <i>your</i> hand over <i>your</i> mouth.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Why do the wicked live <i>and</i> become old, </t><t>Yes, become mighty in power?</t>


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<t>Their descendants are established with them in their sight, </t><t>And their offspring before their eyes.</t>


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<t>Their houses <i>are</i> safe from fear, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Neither <i>is</i> the rod of God upon them.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Yet they say to God, ‘Depart from us, </t><t>For we do not desire the knowledge of Your ways.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Who <i>is</i> the Almighty, that we should serve Him? </t><t>And <f>[9†]</f>what profit do we have if we pray to Him?’</t>


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<t>Indeed their prosperity <i>is</i> not in their hand; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>The counsel of the wicked is far from me.</t>


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<t>“How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? </t><t><i>How</i> <i>often</i> does their destruction come upon them, </t><t>The sorrows <i>God</i> <f>[11†]</f>distributes in His anger?</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>They are like straw before the wind, </t><t>And like chaff that a storm carries away.</t>


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<t><i>They</i> <i>say,</i> ‘God lays up one’s iniquity <f>[13†]</f>for his children’; </t><t>Let Him recompense him, that he may know <i>it.</i></t>


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<t>Let his eyes see his destruction, </t><t>And <f>[14†]</f>let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty.</t>


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<t>For what does he care about his household after him, </t><t>When the number of his months is cut in half?</t>


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<t>“Look, I know your thoughts, </t><t>And the schemes <i>with</i> <i>which</i> you would wrong me.</t>


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<t>For you say, </t><t>‘Where <i>is</i> the house of the prince? </t><t>And where <i>is</i> the tent, </t><t>The dwelling place of the wicked?’</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>For the wicked are reserved for the day of doom; </t><t>They shall be brought out on the day of wrath.</t>


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<t>Who condemns his way to his face? </t><t>And who repays him <i>for</i> <i>what</i> he has done?</t>


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<t>The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him; </t><t> <f>[18†]</f>Everyone shall follow him, </t><t>As countless <i>have</i> <i>gone</i> before him.</t>


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<t>How then can you comfort me with empty words, </t><t>Since falsehood remains in your answers?”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Can <f>[2†]</f> a man be profitable to God, </t><t>Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself?</t>


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<t><i>Is</i> <i>it</i> any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? </t><t>Or <i>is</i> <i>it</i> gain <i>to</i> <i>Him</i> that you make your ways blameless?</t>


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<t>“Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, </t><t>And enters into judgment with you?</t>


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<t>For you have <f>[3†]</f>taken pledges from your brother for no reason, </t><t>And stripped the naked of their clothing.</t>


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<t>You have not given the weary water to drink, </t><t>And you <f>[4†]</f>have withheld bread from the hungry.</t>


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<t>Or darkness <i>so</i> <i>that</i> you cannot see; </t><t>And an abundance of <f>[5†]</f>water covers you.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Thick clouds cover Him, so that He cannot see, </t><t>And He walks above the circle of heaven.’</t>


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<t>Who <f>[8†]</f>were cut down before their time, </t><t>Whose foundations were swept away by a flood?</t>


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<t>Yet He filled their houses with good <i>things;</i> </t><t>But the counsel of the wicked is far from me.</t>


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<t>“The <f>[10†]</f> righteous see <i>it</i> and are glad, </t><t>And the innocent laugh at them:</t>


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<t>“Now acquaint yourself with Him, and <f>[11†]</f>be at peace; </t><t>Thereby good will come to you.</t>


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<t>Receive, please, <f>[12†]</f>instruction from His mouth, </t><t>And <f>[13†]</f>lay up His words in your heart.</t>


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<t>If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up; </t><t>You will remove iniquity far from your tents.</t>


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<t>Then you will <f>[14†]</f>lay your gold in the dust, </t><t>And the <i>gold</i> of Ophir among the stones of the brooks.</t>


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<t>For then you will have your <f>[15†]</f>delight in the Almighty, </t><t>And lift up your face to God.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>You will make your prayer to Him, </t><t>He will hear you, </t><t>And you will pay your vows.</t>


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<t>You will also declare a thing, </t><t>And it will be established for you; </t><t>So light will shine on your ways.</t>


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<t>When they cast <i>you</i> down, and you say, ‘Exaltation <i>will</i> <i>come!</i>’ </t><t>Then <f>[17†]</f>He will save the humble <i>person.</i></t>


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<t>He will <i>even</i> deliver one who is not innocent; </t><t>Yes, he will be delivered by the purity of your hands.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Even today my <f>[1†]</f>complaint is bitter; </t><t>My hand is listless because of my groaning.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, </t><t><i>That</i> I might come to His seat!</t>


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<t>I would know the words <i>which</i> He would answer me, </t><t>And understand what He would say to me.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Would He contend with me in His great power? </t><t>No! But He would take <i>note</i> of me.</t>


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<t>There the upright could reason with Him, </t><t>And I would be delivered forever from my Judge.</t>


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<t>“Look, <f>[4†]</f> I go forward, but He is not <i>there,</i> </t><t>And backward, but I cannot perceive Him;</t>


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<t>When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold <i>Him;</i> </t><t>When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see <i>Him.</i></t>


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<t>But <f>[5†]</f>He knows the way that I take; </t><t><i>When</i> <f>[6†]</f>He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>My foot has held fast to His steps; </t><t>I have kept His way and not turned aside.</t>


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<t>I have not departed from the <f>[8†]</f>commandment of His lips; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>I have treasured the words of His mouth </t><t>More than my necessary <i>food.</i></t>


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<t>“But He <i>is</i> unique, and who can make Him change? </t><t>And <i>whatever</i> <f>[10†]</f>His soul desires, <i>that</i> He does.</t>


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<t>For He performs <i>what</i> <i>is</i> <f>[11†]</f>appointed for me, </t><t>And many such <i>things</i> <i>are</i> with Him.</t>


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<t>Therefore I am terrified at His presence; </t><t>When I consider <i>this,</i> I am afraid of Him.</t>


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<t>Because I was not <f>[13†]</f>cut off from the presence of darkness, </t><t>And He did <i>not</i> hide deep darkness from my face.</t>


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<pb/><t>“<i>Since</i> <f>[1†]</f>times are not hidden from the Almighty, </t><t>Why do those who know Him see not His <f>[2†]</f>days?</t>


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<t>“<i>Some</i> remove <f>[3†]</f>landmarks; </t><t>They seize flocks violently and feed <i>on</i> <i>them;</i></t>


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<t>They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; </t><t>They <f>[4†]</f>take the widow’s ox as a pledge.</t>


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<t>They push the needy off the road; </t><t>All the <f>[5†]</f>poor of the land are forced to hide.</t>


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<t>Indeed, <i>like</i> wild donkeys in the desert, </t><t>They go out to their work, searching for food. </t><t>The wilderness <i>yields</i> food for them <i>and</i> for <i>their</i> children.</t>


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<t>They <f>[6†]</f>spend the night naked, without clothing, </t><t>And have no covering in the cold.</t>


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<t>They are wet with the showers of the mountains, </t><t>And <f>[7†]</f>huddle around the rock for want of shelter.</t>


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<t>They cause <i>the</i> <i>poor</i> to go naked, without <f>[8†]</f>clothing; </t><t>And they take away the sheaves from the hungry.</t>


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<t>The dying groan in the city, </t><t>And the souls of the wounded cry out; </t><t>Yet God does not charge <i>them</i> with wrong.</t>


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<t>“There are those who rebel against the light; </t><t>They do not know its ways </t><t>Nor abide in its paths.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>The murderer rises with the light; </t><t>He kills the poor and needy; </t><t>And in the night he is like a thief.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>Saying, ‘No eye will see me’; </t><t>And he disguises <i>his</i> face.</t>


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<t>In the dark they break into houses </t><t>Which they marked for themselves in the daytime; </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>They do not know the light.</t>


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<t>For the morning is the same to them as the shadow of death; </t><t>If <i>someone</i> recognizes <i>them,</i> </t><t><i>They</i> <i>are</i> <i>in</i> the terrors of the shadow of death.</t>


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<t>“They <i>should</i> <i>be</i> swift on the face of the waters, </t><t>Their portion <i>should</i> <i>be</i> cursed in the earth, </t><t><i>So</i> <i>that</i> no <i>one</i> <i>would</i> turn into the way of their vineyards.</t>


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<t>As drought and heat consume the snow waters, </t><t><i>So</i> the grave <i>consumes</i> <i>those</i> <i>who</i> have sinned.</t>


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<t>The womb <i>should</i> forget him, </t><t>The worm <i>should</i> feed sweetly on him; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>He <i>should</i> be remembered no more, </t><t>And wickedness <i>should</i> be broken like a tree.</t>


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<t>“But <i>God</i> draws the mighty away with His power; </t><t>He rises up, but no <i>man</i> is sure of life.</t>


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<t>He gives them security, and they rely <i>on</i> <i>it;</i> </t><t>Yet <f>[14†]</f>His eyes <i>are</i> on their ways.</t>


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<t>They are exalted for a little while, </t><t>Then they are gone. </t><t>They are brought low; </t><t>They are taken out of the way like all <i>others;</i> </t><t>They dry out like the heads of grain.</t>


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<t>“Now if <i>it</i> <i>is</i> not <i>so,</i> who will prove me a liar, </t><t>And make my speech worth nothing?”</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>How then can man be righteous before God? </t><t>Or how can he be <f>[4†]</f>pure <i>who</i> <i>is</i> born of a woman?</t>


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<t>How much less man, <i>who</i> <i>is</i> <f>[6†]</f>a maggot, </t><t>And a son of man, <i>who</i> <i>is</i> a worm?”</t>


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<pb/><t>“How have you helped <i>him</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> without power? </t><t><i>How</i> have you saved the arm <i>that</i> <i>has</i> no strength?</t>


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<t>How have you counseled <i>one</i> <i>who</i> <i>has</i> no wisdom? </t><t>And <i>how</i> have you declared sound advice to many?</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>He stretches out the north over empty space; </t><t><i>He</i> hangs the earth on nothing.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He binds up the water in His thick clouds, </t><t>Yet the clouds are not broken under it.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>He drew a circular horizon on the face of the waters, </t><t>At the boundary of light and darkness.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He stirs up the sea with His power, </t><t>And by His understanding He breaks up the storm.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>By His Spirit He adorned the heavens; </t><t>His hand pierced <f>[7†]</f>the fleeing serpent.</t>


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<t>Indeed these <i>are</i> the mere edges of His ways, </t><t>And how small a whisper we hear of Him! </t><t>But the thunder of His power who can understand?”</t>


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<pb/><t>“<i>As</i> God lives, <f>[1†]</f><i>who</i> has taken away my justice, </t><t>And the Almighty, <i>who</i> has made my soul bitter,</t>


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<t>Far be it from me </t><t>That I should say you are right; </t><t>Till I die <f>[2†]</f>I will not put away my integrity from me.</t>


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<t>My righteousness I <f>[3†]</f>hold fast, and will not let it go; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>My heart shall not reproach <i>me</i> as long as I live.</t>


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<t>“May my enemy be like the wicked, </t><t>And he who rises up against me like the unrighteous.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>For what is the hope of the hypocrite, </t><t>Though he may gain <i>much,</i> </t><t>If God takes away his life?</t>


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<t>“I will teach you about the hand of God; </t><t>What <i>is</i> with the Almighty I will not conceal.</t>


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<t>“This <f>[8†]</f> is the portion of a wicked man with God, </t><t>And the heritage of oppressors, received from the Almighty:</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>If his children are multiplied, <i>it</i> <i>is</i> for the sword; </t><t>And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.</t>


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<t>Those who survive him shall be buried in death, </t><t>And <f>[10†]</f>their widows shall not weep,</t>


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<t>He may pile <i>it</i> up, but <f>[11†]</f>the just will wear <i>it,</i> </t><t>And the innocent will divide the silver.</t>


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<t>He builds his house like a moth, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>Like a booth <i>which</i> a watchman makes.</t>


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<t>The rich man will lie down, </t><t>But not be gathered <i>up;</i> </t><t>He opens his eyes, </t><t>And he <i>is</i> <f>[13†]</f>no more.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Terrors overtake him like a flood; </t><t>A tempest steals him away in the night.</t>


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<t>It hurls against him and does not <f>[15†]</f>spare; </t><t>He flees desperately from its power.</t>


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<t><i>Man</i> puts an end to darkness, </t><t>And searches every recess </t><t>For ore in the darkness and the shadow of death.</t>


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<t>He breaks open a shaft away from people; </t><t><i>In</i> <i>places</i> forgotten by feet </t><t>They hang far away from men; </t><t>They swing to and fro.</t>


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<t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> the earth, from it comes bread, </t><t>But underneath it is turned up as by fire;</t>


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<t>He dams up the streams from trickling; </t><t><i>What</i> <i>is</i> hidden he brings forth to light.</t>


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<t>“But <f>[1†]</f> where can wisdom be found? </t><t>And where <i>is</i> the place of understanding?</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The deep says, <i>‘It is</i> not in me’; </t><t>And the sea says, <i>‘It is</i> not with me.’</t>


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<t>It <f>[4†]</f>cannot be purchased for gold, </t><t>Nor can silver be weighed <i>for</i> its price.</t>


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<t>Neither <f>[5†]</f>gold nor crystal can equal it, </t><t>Nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold.</t>


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<t>No mention shall be made of coral or quartz, </t><t>For the price of wisdom <i>is</i> above <f>[6†]</f>rubies.</t>


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<t>“From <f>[8†]</f> where then does wisdom come? </t><t>And where <i>is</i> the place of understanding?</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Destruction and Death say, </t><t>‘We have heard a report about it with our ears.’</t>


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<t>For He looks to the ends of the earth, </t><t><i>And</i> <f>[10†]</f>sees under the whole heavens,</t>


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<t>Then He saw <i>wisdom</i> and declared it; </t><t>He prepared it, indeed, He searched it out.</t>


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<t>And to man He said, </t><t>‘Behold, <f>[13†]</f>the fear of the Lord, that <i>is</i> wisdom, </t><t>And to depart from evil <i>is</i> understanding.’ ”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Oh, that I were as <i>in</i> months <f>[1†]</f>past, </t><t>As <i>in</i> the days <i>when</i> God <f>[2†]</f>watched over me;</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>When His lamp shone upon my head, </t><t><i>And</i> <i>when</i> by His light I walked <i>through</i> darkness;</t>


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<t>Just as I was in the days of my prime, </t><t>When <f>[4†]</f>the friendly counsel of God <i>was</i> over my tent;</t>


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<t>When the Almighty <i>was</i> yet with me, </t><t><i>When</i> my children <i>were</i> around me;</t>


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<t>When <f>[5†]</f>my steps were bathed with cream, </t><t>And <f>[6†]</f>the rock poured out rivers of oil for me!</t>


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<t>“When I went out to the gate by the city, </t><t><i>When</i> I took my seat in the open square,</t>


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<t>The princes refrained from talking, </t><t>And <f>[7†]</f>put <i>their</i> hand on their mouth;</t>


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<t>The voice of nobles was hushed, </t><t>And their <f>[8†]</f>tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.</t>


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<t>Because <f>[9†]</f>I delivered the poor who cried out, </t><t>The fatherless and <i>the</i> <i>one</i> <i>who</i> had no helper.</t>


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<t>The blessing of a perishing <i>man</i> came upon me, </t><t>And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; </t><t>My justice <i>was</i> like a robe and a turban.</t>


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<t>I <i>was</i> a father to the poor, </t><t>And <f>[12†]</f>I searched out the case <i>that</i> I did not know.</t>


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<t>“Then I said, <f>[14†]</f>‘I shall die in my nest, </t><t>And multiply <i>my</i> days as the sand.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>My root <i>is</i> spread out <f>[16†]</f>to the waters, </t><t>And the dew lies all night on my branch.</t>


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<t>After my words they did not speak again, </t><t>And my speech settled on them <i>as</i> <i>dew.</i></t>


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<t>They waited for me <i>as</i> for the rain, </t><t>And they opened their mouth wide <i>as</i> for <f>[18†]</f>the spring rain.</t>


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<t><i>If</i> I mocked at them, they did not believe <i>it,</i> </t><t>And the light of my countenance they did not cast down.</t>


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<t>I chose the way for them, and sat as chief; </t><t>So I dwelt as a king in the army, </t><t>As one <i>who</i> comforts mourners.</t>


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<pb/><t>“But now they mock at me, <i>men</i> younger than I, </t><t>Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock.</t>


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<t>Indeed, what <i>profit</i> is the strength of their hands to me? </t><t>Their vigor has perished.</t>


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<t><i>They</i> <i>are</i> gaunt from want and famine, </t><t>Fleeing late to the wilderness, desolate and waste,</t>


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<t>They were driven out from among <i>men,</i> </t><t>They shouted at them as <i>at</i> a thief.</t>


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<t><i>They</i> <i>had</i> to live in the clefts of the valleys, </t><t><i>In</i> caves of the earth and the rocks.</t>


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<t><i>They</i> <i>were</i> sons of fools, </t><t>Yes, sons of vile men; </t><t>They were scourged from the land.</t>


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<t>They abhor me, they keep far from me; </t><t>They do not hesitate <f>[2†]</f>to spit in my face.</t>


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<t>Because <f>[3†]</f>He has loosed my bowstring and afflicted me, </t><t>They have cast off restraint before me.</t>


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<t>At <i>my</i> right <i>hand</i> the rabble arises; </t><t>They push away my feet, </t><t>And <f>[4†]</f>they raise against me their ways of destruction.</t>


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<t>Terrors are turned upon me; </t><t>They pursue my honor as the wind, </t><t>And my prosperity has passed like a cloud.</t>


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<t>“And <f>[5†]</f> now my soul is <f>[6†]</f>poured out because of my <i>plight;</i> </t><t>The days of affliction take hold of me.</t>


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<t>“I <f>[7†]</f>cry out to You, but You do not answer me; </t><t>I stand up, and You regard me.</t>


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<t><i>But</i> You have become cruel to me; </t><t>With the strength of Your hand You <f>[8†]</f>oppose me.</t>


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<t>You lift me up to the wind and cause me to ride <i>on</i> <i>it;</i> </t><t>You spoil my success.</t>


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<t>For I know <i>that</i> You will bring me <i>to</i> death, </t><t>And <i>to</i> the house <f>[9†]</f>appointed for all living.</t>


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<t>“Surely He would not stretch out <i>His</i> hand against a heap of ruins, </t><t>If they cry out when He destroys <i>it.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Have I not wept for him who was in trouble? </t><t>Has <i>not</i> my soul grieved for the poor?</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>But when I looked for good, evil came <i>to</i> <i>me;</i> </t><t>And when I waited for light, then came darkness.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>I go about mourning, but not in the sun; </t><t>I stand up in the assembly <i>and</i> cry out for help.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>My skin grows black and falls from me; </t><t> <f>[15†]</f>My bones burn with fever.</t>


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<pb/><t>“I have made a covenant with my eyes; </t><t>Why then should I look upon a <f>[1†]</f>young woman?</t>


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<t>For what <i>is</i> the <f>[2†]</f>allotment of God from above, </t><t>And the inheritance of the Almighty from on high?</t>


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<t><i>Is</i> it not destruction for the wicked, </t><t>And disaster for the workers of iniquity?</t>


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<t>If my step has turned from the way, </t><t>Or <f>[5†]</f>my heart walked after my eyes, </t><t>Or if any spot adheres to my hands,</t>


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<t><i>Then</i> <f>[6†]</f>let me sow, and another eat; </t><t>Yes, let my harvest be rooted out.</t>


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<t>“If my heart has been enticed by a woman, </t><t>Or <i>if</i> I have lurked at my neighbor’s door,</t>


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<t><i>Then</i> let my wife grind for <f>[7†]</f>another, </t><t>And let others bow down over her.</t>


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<t>For that <i>would</i> <i>be</i> wickedness; </t><t>Yes, <f>[8†]</f>it <i>would</i> <i>be</i> iniquity <i>deserving</i> <i>of</i> judgment.</t>


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<t>For that <i>would</i> <i>be</i> a fire <i>that</i> consumes to destruction, </t><t>And would root out all my increase.</t>


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<t>“If I have <f>[9†]</f>despised the cause of my male or female servant </t><t>When they complained against me,</t>


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<t>What then shall I do when <f>[10†]</f>God rises up? </t><t>When He punishes, how shall I answer Him?</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Did not He who made me in the womb make them? </t><t>Did not the same One fashion us in the womb?</t>


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<t>“If I have kept the poor from <i>their</i> desire, </t><t>Or caused the eyes of the widow to <f>[12†]</f>fail,</t>


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<t>(But from my youth I reared him as a father, </t><t>And from my mother’s womb I guided <i>the</i> <i>widow</i>);</t>


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<t>If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, </t><t>Or any poor <i>man</i> without covering;</t>


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<t>If his heart has not <f>[13†]</f>blessed me, </t><t>And <i>if</i> he was <i>not</i> warmed with the fleece of my sheep;</t>


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<t>If I have raised my hand <f>[14†]</f>against the fatherless, </t><t>When I saw I had help in the gate;</t>


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<t>For <f>[15†]</f>destruction <i>from</i> God <i>is</i> a terror to me, </t><t>And because of His magnificence I cannot endure.</t>


text:
<t>“If <f>[16†]</f> I have made gold my hope, </t><t>Or said to fine gold, ‘<i>You</i> <i>are</i> my confidence’;</t>


text:
<t> <f>[17†]</f>If I have rejoiced because my wealth <i>was</i> great, </t><t>And because my hand had gained much;</t>


text:
<t> <f>[18†]</f>If I have observed the sun when it shines, </t><t>Or the moon moving <i>in</i> brightness,</t>


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<t>This also <i>would</i> <i>be</i> an iniquity <i>deserving</i> <i>of</i> judgment, </t><t>For I would have denied God <i>who</i> <i>is</i> above.</t>


text:
<t>“If <f>[19†]</f> I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, </t><t>Or lifted myself up when evil found him</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>(Indeed I have not allowed my mouth to sin </t><t>By asking for a curse on his soul);</t>


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<t>If the men of my tent have not said, </t><t>‘Who is there that has not been satisfied with his meat?’</t>


text:
<t> <f>[21†]</f>(<i>But</i> no sojourner had to lodge in the street, </t><t><i>For</i> I have opened my doors to the traveler);</t>


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<t>If I have covered my transgressions <f>[22†]</f>as Adam, </t><t>By hiding my iniquity in my bosom,</t>


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<t>Because I feared the great <f>[23†]</f>multitude, </t><t>And dreaded the contempt of families, </t><t>So that I kept silence </t><t><i>And</i> did not go out of the door—</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>Oh, that I had one to hear me! </t><t>Here is my mark. </t><t><i>Oh, </i> <f>[25†]</f>that the Almighty would answer me, </t><t><i>That</i> my Prosecutor had written a book!</t>


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<t>If <f>[26†]</f>I have eaten its fruit without money, </t><t>Or <f>[27†]</f>caused its owners to lose their lives;</t>


text:
<t><i>Then</i> let <f>[28†]</f>thistles grow instead of wheat, </t><t>And weeds instead of barley.” </t> <pb/>The words of Job are ended.


text:
<pb/>So these three men ceased answering Job, because he <i>was</i> <f>[1†]</f>righteous in his own eyes.


text:
Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the <f>[2†]</f>Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he <f>[3†]</f>justified himself rather than God.


text:
Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused, because they had found no answer, and <i>yet</i> had condemned Job.


text:
When Elihu saw that <i>there</i> <i>was</i> no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused.


text:
<pb/>So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said: <pb/><t>“I <i>am</i> <f>[4†]</f>young in years, and you <i>are</i> very old; </t><t>Therefore I was afraid, </t><t>And dared not declare my opinion to you.</t>


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<t>But <i>there</i> <i>is</i> a spirit in man, </t><t>And <f>[5†]</f>the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[6†]</f>Great men are not <i>always</i> wise, </t><t>Nor do the aged <i>always</i> understand justice.</t>


text:
<t>Indeed I waited for your words, </t><t>I listened to your reasonings, while you searched out what to say.</t>


text:
<t>I paid close attention to you; </t><t>And surely not one of you convinced Job, </t><t><i>Or</i> answered his words—</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Lest you say, </t><t>‘We have found wisdom’; </t><t>God will vanquish him, not man.</t>


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<t>Now he has not directed <i>his</i> words against me; </t><t>So I will not answer him with your words.</t>


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<t>And I have waited, because they did not speak, </t><t>Because they stood still <i>and</i> answered no more.</t>


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<t>Indeed my belly <i>is</i> like wine <i>that</i> has no vent; </t><t>It is ready to burst like new wineskins.</t>


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<t>For I do not know how to flatter, </t><t><i>Else</i> my Maker would soon take me <f>[8†]</f>away.</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>The Spirit of God has made me, </t><t>And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.</t>


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<t>If you can answer me, </t><t>Set <i>your</i> <i>words</i> in order before me; </t><t>Take your stand.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Truly I <i>am</i> as your spokesman before God; </t><t>I also have been formed out of clay.</t>


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<t>“Surely you have spoken in my hearing, </t><t>And I have heard the sound of <i>your</i> words, <i>saying,</i></t>


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<t>‘I <f>[4†]</f> <i>am</i> pure, without transgression; </t><t>I <i>am</i> innocent, and <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no iniquity in me.</t>


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<t>“Look, <i>in</i> this you are not righteous. </t><t>I will answer you, </t><t>For God is greater than man.</t>


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<t>Why do you <f>[7†]</f>contend with Him? </t><t>For He does not give an accounting of any of His words.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>For God may speak in one way, or in another, </t><t><i>Yet</i> <i>man</i> does not perceive it.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>In a dream, in a vision of the night, </t><t>When deep sleep falls upon men, </t><t>While slumbering on their beds,</t>


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<t>“<i>Man</i> is also chastened with pain on his <f>[11†]</f>bed, </t><t>And with strong <i>pain</i> in many of his bones,</t>


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<t>His flesh wastes away from sight, </t><t>And his bones stick out <i>which</i> <i>once</i> were not seen.</t>


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<t>“If there is a messenger for him, </t><t>A mediator, one among a thousand, </t><t>To show man His uprightness,</t>


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<t>Then He is gracious to him, and says, </t><t>‘Deliver him from going down to the Pit; </t><t>I have found a ransom’;</t>


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<t>He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him, </t><t>He shall see His face with joy, </t><t>For He restores to man His righteousness.</t>


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<t>Then he looks at men and <f>[14†]</f>says, </t><t>‘I have sinned, and perverted <i>what</i> <i>was</i> right, </t><t>And it <f>[15†]</f>did not profit me.’</t>


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<t>He will <f>[16†]</f>redeem his soul from going down to the Pit, </t><t>And his life shall see the light.</t>


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<t>“Behold, God works all these <i>things,</i> </t><t>Twice, <i>in</i> <i>fact,</i> three <i>times</i> with a man,</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>To bring back his soul from the Pit, </t><t>That he may be enlightened with the light of life.</t>


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<t>“For Job has said, <f>[2†]</f>‘I am righteous, </t><t>But <f>[3†]</f>God has taken away my justice;</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Should I lie concerning my right? </t><t>My wound <i>is</i> incurable, <i>though</i> <i>I</i> <i>am</i> without transgression.’</t>


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<t>“Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Far be it from God <i>to</i> <i>do</i> wickedness, </t><t>And <i>from</i> the Almighty to <i>commit</i> iniquity.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>For He repays man <i>according</i> <i>to</i> his work, </t><t>And makes man to find a reward according to <i>his</i> way.</t>


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<t>Who gave Him charge over the earth? </t><t>Or who appointed <i>Him</i> <i>over</i> the whole world?</t>


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<t>If He should set His heart on it, </t><t><i>If</i> He should <f>[10†]</f>gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath,</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Should one who hates justice govern? </t><t>Will you <f>[13†]</f>condemn <i>Him</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> most just?</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f><i>Is</i> <i>it</i> <i>fitting</i> to say to a king, ‘<i>You</i> <i>are</i> worthless,’ </t><t><i>And</i> to nobles, ‘<i>You</i> <i>are</i> wicked’?</t>


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<t>Yet He <f>[15†]</f>is not partial to princes, </t><t>Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; </t><t>For <f>[16†]</f>they <i>are</i> all the work of His hands.</t>


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<t>In a moment they die, <f>[17†]</f>in the middle of the night; </t><t>The people are shaken and pass away; </t><t>The mighty are taken away without a hand.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>There is no darkness nor shadow of death </t><t>Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, </t><t>And sets others in their place.</t>


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<t>Therefore He knows their works; </t><t>He overthrows <i>them</i> in the night, </t><t>And they are crushed.</t>


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<t>Because they <f>[21†]</f>turned back from Him, </t><t>And <f>[22†]</f>would not consider any of His ways,</t>


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<t>So that they <f>[23†]</f>caused the cry of the poor to come to Him; </t><t>For He <f>[24†]</f>hears the cry of the afflicted.</t>


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<t>When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? </t><t>And when He hides <i>His</i> face, who then can see Him, </t><t>Whether <i>it</i> <i>is</i> against a nation or a man alone?—</t>


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<t>“For has <i>anyone</i> said to God, </t><t>‘I have borne <i>chastening;</i> </t><t>I will offend no more;</t>


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<t>Should He repay <i>it</i> according to your <i>terms,</i> </t><t><i>Just</i> because you disavow it? </t><t>You must choose, and not I; </t><t>Therefore speak what you know.</t>


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<t>Oh, that Job were tried to the utmost, </t><t>Because <i>his</i> answers <i>are</i> <i>like</i> those of wicked men!</t>


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<t>For he adds <f>[26†]</f>rebellion to his sin; </t><t>He claps <i>his</i> <i>hands</i> among us, </t><t>And multiplies his words against God.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Do you think this is right? </t><t>Do you say, </t><t>‘My righteousness is more than God’s’?</t>


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<t>For <f>[1†]</f>you say, </t><t>‘What advantage will it be to You? </t><t>What profit shall I have, more than <i>if</i> I had sinned?’</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Look to the heavens and see; </t><t>And behold the clouds— </t><t>They are higher than you.</t>


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<t>If you sin, what do you accomplish <f>[4†]</f>against Him? </t><t>Or, <i>if</i> your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to Him?</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>If you are righteous, what do you give Him? </t><t>Or what does He receive from your hand?</t>


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<t>“Because <f>[6†]</f> of the multitude of oppressions they cry out; </t><t>They cry out for help because of the arm of the mighty.</t>


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<t>But no one says, <f>[7†]</f>‘Where <i>is</i> God my Maker, </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>Who gives songs in the night,</t>


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<t>Who <f>[9†]</f>teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, </t><t>And makes us wiser than the birds of heaven?’</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>There they cry out, but He does not answer, </t><t>Because of the pride of evil men.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Surely God will not listen to empty <i>talk,</i> </t><t>Nor will the Almighty regard it.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Although you say you do not see Him, </t><t><i>Yet</i> justice <i>is</i> before Him, and <f>[13†]</f>you must wait for Him.</t>


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<t>And now, because He has not <f>[14†]</f>punished in His anger, </t><t>Nor taken much notice of folly,</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Therefore Job opens his mouth in vain; </t><t>He multiplies words without knowledge.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Bear with me a little, and I will show you </t><t>That <i>there</i> <i>are</i> yet words to speak on God’s behalf.</t>


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<t>For truly my words <i>are</i> not false; </t><t>One who is perfect in knowledge <i>is</i> with you.</t>


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<t>“Behold, God <i>is</i> mighty, but despises <i>no</i> <i>one;</i> </t><t> <f>[1†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> mighty in strength of understanding.</t>


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<t>He does not preserve the life of the wicked, </t><t>But gives justice to the <f>[2†]</f>oppressed.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous; </t><t>But <f>[4†]</f><i>they</i> <i>are</i> on the throne with kings, </t><t>For He has seated them forever, </t><t>And they are exalted.</t>


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<t>And <f>[5†]</f>if <i>they</i> <i>are</i> bound in fetters, </t><t>Held in the cords of affliction,</t>


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<t>Then He tells them their work and their transgressions— </t><t>That they have acted defiantly.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He also opens their ear to instruction, </t><t>And commands that they turn from iniquity.</t>


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<t>If they obey and serve <i>Him,</i> </t><t>They shall <f>[7†]</f>spend their days in prosperity, </t><t>And their years in pleasures.</t>


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<t>But if they do not obey, </t><t>They shall perish by the sword, </t><t>And they shall die without <f>[8†]</f>knowledge.</t>


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<t>“But the hypocrites in heart <f>[9†]</f>store up wrath; </t><t>They do not cry for help when He binds them.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>They die in youth, </t><t>And their life <i>ends</i> among the perverted persons.</t>


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<t>“Indeed He would have brought you out of dire distress, </t><t> <f>[11†]</f><i>Into</i> a broad place where <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no restraint; </t><t>And <f>[12†]</f>what is set on your table <i>would</i> <i>be</i> full of <f>[13†]</f>richness.</t>


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<t>But you are filled with the judgment due the <f>[14†]</f>wicked; </t><t>Judgment and justice take hold <i>of</i> <i>you.</i></t>


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<t>Because <i>there</i> <i>is</i> wrath, <i>beware</i> lest He take you away with <i>one</i> blow; </t><t>For <f>[15†]</f>a large ransom would not help you avoid <i>it.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Will your riches, </t><t>Or all the mighty forces, </t><t>Keep you from distress?</t>


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<t>Take heed, <f>[17†]</f>do not turn to iniquity, </t><t>For <f>[18†]</f>you have chosen this rather than affliction.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Who has assigned Him His way, </t><t>Or who has said, ‘You have done <f>[20†]</f>wrong’?</t>


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<t>“Behold, God <i>is</i> great, and we <f>[22†]</f>do not know <i>Him;</i> </t><t> <f>[23†]</f>Nor can the number of His years <i>be</i> discovered.</t>


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<t>Indeed, can <i>anyone</i> understand the spreading of clouds, </t><t>The thunder from His canopy?</t>


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<t>For <f>[27†]</f>by these He judges the peoples; </t><t>He <f>[28†]</f>gives food in abundance.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>His thunder declares it, </t><t>The cattle also, concerning the rising <i>storm.</i></t>


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<t>Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, </t><t>And the rumbling <i>that</i> comes from His mouth.</t>


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<t>After it <f>[1†]</f>a voice roars; </t><t>He thunders with His majestic voice, </t><t>And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard.</t>


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<t>God thunders marvelously with His voice; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>He does great things which we cannot comprehend.</t>


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<t>For <f>[3†]</f>He says to the snow, ‘Fall <i>on</i> the earth’; </t><t>Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.</t>


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<t>He seals the hand of every man, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>That <f>[5†]</f>all men may know His work.</t>


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<t>From the chamber <i>of</i> <i>the</i> <i>south</i> comes the whirlwind, </t><t>And cold from the scattering winds <i>of</i> <i>the</i> <i>north.</i></t>


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<t>And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance, </t><t>That they may <f>[8†]</f>do whatever He commands them </t><t>On the face of the whole earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>He causes it to come, </t><t>Whether for correction, </t><t>Or <f>[10†]</f>for His land, </t><t>Or <f>[11†]</f>for mercy.</t>


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<t>“Listen to this, O Job; </t><t>Stand still and <f>[12†]</f>consider the wondrous works of God.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Do you know how the clouds are balanced, </t><t>Those wondrous works of <f>[14†]</f>Him who is perfect in knowledge?</t>


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<t>With Him, have you <f>[15†]</f>spread out the <f>[16†]</f>skies, </t><t>Strong as a cast metal mirror?</t>


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<t>“Teach us what we should say to Him, </t><t><i>For</i> we can prepare nothing because of the darkness.</t>


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<t>Should He be told that I <i>wish</i> <i>to</i> speak? </t><t>If a man were to speak, surely he would be swallowed up.</t>


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<t>Even now <i>men</i> cannot look at the light <i>when</i> <i>it</i> <i>is</i> bright in the skies, </t><t>When the wind has passed and cleared them.</t>


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<t>He comes from the north <i>as</i> golden <i>splendor;</i> </t><t>With God <i>is</i> awesome majesty.</t>


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<t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> the Almighty, <f>[17†]</f>we cannot find Him; </t><t> <f>[18†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> excellent in power, </t><t><i>In</i> judgment and abundant justice; </t><t>He does not oppress.</t>


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<t>Therefore men <f>[19†]</f>fear Him; </t><t>He shows no partiality to any <i>who</i> <i>are</i> <f>[20†]</f>wise of heart.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Who <f>[2†]</f> <i>is</i> this who darkens counsel </t><t>By <f>[3†]</f>words without knowledge?</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Now prepare yourself like a man; </t><t>I will question you, and you shall answer Me.</t>


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<t>“Where <f>[5†]</f> were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? </t><t>Tell <i>Me,</i> if you have understanding.</t>


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<t>Who determined its measurements? </t><t>Surely you know! </t><t>Or who stretched the line upon it?</t>


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<t>When the morning stars sang together, </t><t>And all <f>[6†]</f>the sons of God shouted for joy?</t>


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<t>“Or <f>[7†]</f> <i>who</i> shut in the sea with doors, </t><t>When it burst forth <i>and</i> issued from the womb;</t>


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<t>When I said, </t><t>‘This far you may come, but no farther, </t><t>And here your proud waves <f>[9†]</f>must stop!’</t>


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<t>“Have you <f>[10†]</f>commanded the morning since your days <i>began,</i> </t><t><i>And</i> caused the dawn to know its place,</t>


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<t>That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, </t><t>And <f>[11†]</f>the wicked be shaken out of it?</t>


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<t>From the wicked their <f>[12†]</f>light is withheld, </t><t>And <f>[13†]</f>the upraised arm is broken.</t>


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<t>“Have you <f>[14†]</f>entered the springs of the sea? </t><t>Or have you walked in search of the depths?</t>


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<t>Have <f>[15†]</f>the gates of death been revealed to you? </t><t>Or have you seen the doors of the shadow of death?</t>


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<t>“Where <i>is</i> the way <i>to</i> the dwelling of light? </t><t>And darkness, where <i>is</i> its place,</t>


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<t>That you may take it to its territory, </t><t>That you may know the paths <i>to</i> its home?</t>


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<t>Do you know <i>it,</i> because you were born then, </t><t>Or <i>because</i> the number of your days <i>is</i> great?</t>


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<t>“Have you entered <f>[16†]</f>the treasury of snow, </t><t>Or have you seen the treasury of hail,</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Which I have reserved for the time of trouble, </t><t>For the day of battle and war?</t>


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<t>“Who <f>[18†]</f>has divided a channel for the overflowing <i>water,</i> </t><t>Or a path for the thunderbolt,</t>


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<t>To cause it to rain on a land <i>where</i> <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no one, </t><t>A wilderness in which <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no man;</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>To satisfy the desolate waste, </t><t>And cause to spring forth the growth of tender grass?</t>


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<t>From whose womb comes the ice? </t><t>And the <f>[21†]</f>frost of heaven, who gives it birth?</t>


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<t>Can you bring out Mazzaroth in its season? </t><t>Or can you guide the Great Bear with its cubs?</t>


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<t>Do you know <f>[24†]</f>the ordinances of the heavens? </t><t>Can you set their dominion over the earth?</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>Who has put wisdom in the mind? </t><t>Or who has given understanding to the heart?</t>


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<t>“Can <f>[26†]</f> you hunt the prey for the lion, </t><t>Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,</t>


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<t> <f>[27†]</f>Who provides food for the raven, </t><t>When its young ones cry to God, </t><t>And wander about for lack of food?</t>


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<pb/><t>“Do you know the time when the wild <f>[1†]</f>mountain goats bear young? </t><t><i>Or</i> can you mark when <f>[2†]</f>the deer gives birth?</t>


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<t>Can you number the months <i>that</i> they fulfill? </t><t>Or do you know the time when they bear young?</t>


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<t>Their young ones are healthy, </t><t>They grow strong with grain; </t><t>They depart and do not return to them.</t>


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<t>The range of the mountains <i>is</i> his pasture, </t><t>And he searches after <f>[4†]</f>every green thing.</t>


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<t>Can you bind the wild ox in the furrow with ropes? </t><t>Or will he plow the valleys behind you?</t>


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<t>Will you trust him because his strength <i>is</i> great? </t><t>Or will you leave your labor to him?</t>


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<t>“The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, </t><t>But are her wings and pinions <i>like</i> <i>the</i> kindly stork’s?</t>


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<t>She <f>[6†]</f>treats her young harshly, as though <i>they</i> <i>were</i> not hers; </t><t>Her labor is in vain, without concern,</t>


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<t>Because God deprived her of wisdom, </t><t>And did not <f>[7†]</f>endow her with understanding.</t>


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<t>He paws in the valley, and rejoices in <i>his</i> strength; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>He gallops into the clash of arms.</t>


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<t>He devours the distance with fierceness and rage; </t><t>Nor does he come to a halt because the trumpet <i>has</i> sounded.</t>


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<t>At <i>the</i> <i>blast</i> <i>of</i> the trumpet he says, ‘Aha!’ </t><t>He smells the battle from afar, </t><t>The thunder of captains and shouting.</t>


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<t>Does the <f>[9†]</f>eagle mount up at your command, </t><t>And <f>[10†]</f>make its nest on high?</t>


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<t>Its young ones suck up blood; </t><t>And <f>[11†]</f>where the slain <i>are,</i> there it <i>is.</i>”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Shall <f>[2†]</f>the one who contends with the Almighty correct <i>Him?</i> </t><t>He who <f>[3†]</f>rebukes God, let him answer it.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Behold, <f>[4†]</f> I am vile; </t><t>What shall I answer You? </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>I lay my hand over my mouth.</t>


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<t>Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; </t><t>Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“Now <f>[7†]</f> prepare yourself like a man; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>I will question you, and you shall answer Me:</t>


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<t>“Would <f>[9†]</f> you indeed annul My judgment? </t><t>Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Then adorn yourself <i>with</i> majesty and splendor, </t><t>And array yourself with glory and beauty.</t>


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<t>Disperse the rage of your wrath; </t><t>Look on everyone <i>who</i> <i>is</i> proud, and humble him.</t>


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<t>Look on everyone <i>who</i> <i>is</i> <f>[12†]</f>proud, <i>and</i> bring him low; </t><t>Tread down the wicked in their place.</t>


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<t>“Look now at the behemoth, which I made <i>along</i> with you; </t><t>He eats grass like an ox.</t>


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<t>See now, his strength <i>is</i> in his hips, </t><t>And his power <i>is</i> in his stomach muscles.</t>


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<t>He <i>is</i> the first of the <f>[13†]</f>ways of God; </t><t>Only He who made him can bring near His sword.</t>


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<t>Surely the mountains <f>[14†]</f>yield food for him, </t><t>And all the beasts of the field play there.</t>


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<t>The lotus trees cover him <i>with</i> their shade; </t><t>The willows by the brook surround him.</t>


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<t>Indeed the river may rage, </t><t><i>Yet</i> he is not disturbed; </t><t>He is confident, though the Jordan gushes into his mouth,</t>


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<t><i>Though</i> he takes it in his eyes, </t><t><i>Or</i> one pierces <i>his</i> nose with a snare.</t>


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<pb/><t>“Can you draw out <f>[1†]</f>Leviathan with a hook, </t><t>Or <i>snare</i> his tongue with a line <i>which</i> you lower?</t>


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<t>Will <i>your</i> companions make a banquet of him? </t><t>Will they apportion him among the merchants?</t>


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<t>Indeed, <i>any</i> hope of <i>overcoming</i> him is false; </t><t>Shall <i>one</i> <i>not</i> be overwhelmed at the sight of him?</t>


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<t>No one <i>is</i> <i>so</i> fierce that he would dare stir him up. </t><t>Who then is able to stand against Me?</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Who has preceded Me, that I should pay <i>him?</i> </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Everything under heaven is Mine.</t>


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<t><i>His</i> rows of scales are <i>his</i> pride, </t><t>Shut up tightly <i>as</i> <i>with</i> a seal;</t>


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<t>His sneezings flash forth light, </t><t>And his eyes <i>are</i> like the eyelids of the morning.</t>


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<t>When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid; </t><t>Because of his crashings they are beside themselves.</t>


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<t><i>Though</i> the sword reaches him, it cannot avail; </t><t>Nor does spear, dart, or javelin.</t>


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<t>His undersides <i>are</i> like sharp potsherds; </t><t>He spreads pointed <i>marks</i> in the mire.</t>


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<t>He beholds every high <i>thing;</i> </t><t>He <i>is</i> king over all the children of pride.”</t>


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<pb/><t>“I know that You <f>[1†]</f>can do everything, </t><t>And that no purpose <i>of</i> <i>Yours</i> can be withheld from You.</t>


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<t><i>You</i> <i>asked,</i> <f>[2†]</f>‘Who <i>is</i> this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ </t><t>Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.</t>


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<t>Listen, please, and let me speak; </t><t><i>You</i> <i>said,</i> <f>[4†]</f>‘I will question you, and you shall answer Me.’</t>


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<pb/>And so it was, after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, that the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is aroused against you and your two friends, for you have not spoken of Me <i>what</i> <i>is</i> right, as My servant Job <i>has.</i>


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Now therefore, take for yourselves <f>[7†]</f>seven bulls and seven rams, <f>[8†]</f>go to My servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and My servant Job shall <f>[9†]</f>pray for you. For I will accept him, lest I deal with you <i>according</i> <i>to</i> <i>your</i> folly; because you have not spoken of Me <i>what</i> <i>is</i> right, as My servant Job <i>has.</i>”


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<pb/>So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite <i>and</i> Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD commanded them; for the LORD had accepted Job.


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<f>[10†]</f>And the LORD restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the LORD gave Job <f>[11†]</f>twice as much as he had before.


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Then <f>[12†]</f>all his brothers, all his sisters, and all those who had been his acquaintances before, came to him and ate food with him in his house; and they consoled him and comforted him for all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. Each one gave him a piece of silver and each a ring of gold.


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<pb/>Now the LORD blessed <f>[13†]</f>the latter <i>days</i> of Job more than his beginning; for he had <f>[14†]</f>fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys.


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And he called the name of the first Jemimah, the name of the second Keziah, and the name of the third Keren-Happuch.


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In all the land were found no women <i>so</i> beautiful as the daughters of Job; and their father gave them an inheritance among their brothers.


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<pb/>After this Job <f>[16†]</f>lived one hundred and forty years, and saw his children and grandchildren <i>for</i> four generations.


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<pb/><t>Blessed <f>[1†]</f><i>is</i> the man </t><t>Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, </t><t>Nor stands in the path of sinners, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;</t>


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<t>But <f>[3†]</f>his delight <i>is</i> in the law of the LORD, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>And in His law he meditates day and night.</t>


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<t>He shall be like a tree </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Planted by the rivers of water, </t><t>That brings forth its fruit in its season, </t><t>Whose leaf also shall not wither; </t><t>And whatever he does shall <f>[6†]</f>prosper.</t>


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<t>The ungodly <i>are</i> not so, </t><t>But <i>are</i> <f>[7†]</f>like the chaff which the wind drives away.</t>


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<t>Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, </t><t>Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.</t>


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<t>For <f>[8†]</f>the LORD knows the way of the righteous, </t><t>But the way of the ungodly shall perish.</t>


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<t>The kings of the earth set themselves, </t><t>And the <f>[2†]</f>rulers take counsel together, </t><t>Against the LORD and against His <f>[3†]</f>Anointed, <i>saying,</i></t>


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<t>He who sits in the heavens <f>[5†]</f>shall laugh; </t><t>The Lord shall hold them in derision.</t>


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<t>“I will declare the decree: </t><t>The LORD has said to Me, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>‘You <i>are</i> My Son, </t><t>Today I have begotten You.</t>


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<t>Ask of Me, and I will give <i>You</i> </t><t>The nations <i>for</i> Your inheritance, </t><t>And the ends of the earth <i>for</i> Your possession.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>You shall break them with a rod of iron; </t><t>You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ”</t>


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<t> Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, </t><t>And you perish <i>in</i> the way, </t><t>When <f>[8†]</f>His wrath is kindled but a little. </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Blessed <i>are</i> all those who put their trust in Him.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David <f>[1†]</f>when he fled from Absalom his son.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! </t><t>Many <i>are</i> they who rise up against me.</t>


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<t>Many <i>are</i> they who say of me, </t><t>“<i>There</i> <i>is</i> no help for him in God.” </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>But You, O LORD, <i>are</i> <f>[2†]</f>a shield for me, </t><t>My glory and <f>[3†]</f>the One who lifts up my head.</t>


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<t>I cried to the LORD with my voice, </t><t>And <f>[4†]</f>He heard me from His <f>[5†]</f>holy hill. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people </t><t>Who have set <i>themselves</i> against me all around.</t>


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<t>Arise, O LORD; </t><t>Save me, O my God! </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; </t><t>You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Salvation <i>belongs</i> to the LORD. </t><t>Your blessing <i>is</i> upon Your people. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! </t><t>You have relieved me in <i>my</i> distress; </t><t>Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.</t>


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<t>How long, O you sons of men, </t><t><i>Will</i> <i>you</i> <i>turn</i> my glory to shame? </t><t><i>How</i> <i>long</i> will you love worthlessness </t><t><i>And</i> seek falsehood? </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>But know that <f>[1†]</f>the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; </t><t>The LORD will hear when I call to Him.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Be angry, and do not sin. </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Offer <f>[4†]</f>the sacrifices of righteousness, </t><t>And <f>[5†]</f>put your trust in the LORD.</t>


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<t><i>There</i> <i>are</i> many who say, </t><t>“Who will show us <i>any</i> good?” </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.</t>


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<t>You have put <f>[7†]</f>gladness in my heart, </t><t>More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. With flutes. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Give <f>[1†]</f>ear to my words, O LORD, </t><t>Consider my meditation.</t>


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<t>My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>In the morning I will direct <i>it</i> to You, </t><t>And I will look up.</t>


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<t>For You <i>are</i> not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, </t><t>Nor shall evil dwell with You.</t>


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<t>The <f>[3†]</f>boastful shall not <f>[4†]</f>stand in Your sight; </t><t>You hate all workers of iniquity.</t>


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<t>You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; </t><t>The LORD abhors the <f>[5†]</f>bloodthirsty and deceitful man.</t>


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<t>But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; </t><t>In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; </t><t>Make Your way straight before my face.</t>


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<t>For <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no faithfulness in their mouth; </t><t>Their inward part <i>is</i> destruction; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Their throat <i>is</i> an open tomb; </t><t>They flatter with their tongue.</t>


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<t>Pronounce them guilty, O God! </t><t>Let them fall by their own counsels; </t><t>Cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions, </t><t>For they have rebelled against You.</t>


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<t>But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; </t><t>Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; </t><t>Let those also who love Your name </t><t>Be joyful in You.</t>


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<t>For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; </t><t>With favor You will surround him as <i>with</i> a shield.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. <f>[1†]</f>On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O LORD, <f>[2†]</f>do not rebuke me in Your anger, </t><t>Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure.</t>


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<t>Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I <i>am</i> weak; </t><t>O LORD, <f>[3†]</f>heal me, for my bones are troubled.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>For in death <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no remembrance of You; </t><t>In the grave who will give You thanks?</t>


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<t>I am weary with my groaning; </t><t>All night I make my bed swim; </t><t>I drench my couch with my tears.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>My eye wastes away because of grief; </t><t>It grows old because of all my enemies.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; </t><t>For the LORD has <f>[8†]</f>heard the voice of my weeping.</t>


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<t>Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly troubled; </t><t>Let them turn back <i>and</i> be ashamed suddenly.</t>


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<pb/><e>A <f>[1†]</f>Meditation of David, which he sang to the LORD <f>[2†]</f>concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Save me from all those who persecute me; </t><t>And deliver me,</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Lest they tear me like a lion, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Rending <i>me</i> in pieces, while <i>there</i> <i>is</i> none to deliver.</t>


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<t>O LORD my God, <f>[6†]</f>if I have done this: </t><t>If there is <f>[7†]</f>iniquity in my hands,</t>


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<t>If I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, </t><t>Or <f>[8†]</f>have plundered my enemy without cause,</t>


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<t>Let the enemy pursue me and overtake <i>me;</i> </t><t>Yes, let him trample my life to the earth, </t><t>And lay my honor in the dust. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Rise up for me <i>to</i> the judgment You have commanded!</t>


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<t>So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You; </t><t>For their sakes, therefore, return on high.</t>


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<t>The LORD shall judge the peoples; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>Judge me, O LORD, <f>[12†]</f>according to my righteousness, </t><t>And according to my integrity within me.</t>


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<t>Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, </t><t>But establish the just; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.</t>


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<t>God <i>is</i> a just judge, </t><t>And God is angry <i>with</i> <i>the</i> <i>wicked</i> every day.</t>


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<t>If he does not turn back, </t><t>He will <f>[15†]</f>sharpen His sword; </t><t>He bends His bow and makes it ready.</t>


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<t>He also prepares for Himself instruments of death; </t><t>He makes His arrows into fiery shafts.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Behold, <i>the</i> <i>wicked</i> brings forth iniquity; </t><t>Yes, he conceives trouble and brings forth falsehood.</t>


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<t>He made a pit and dug it out, </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>And has fallen into the ditch <i>which</i> he made.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>His trouble shall return upon his own head, </t><t>And his violent dealing shall come down on his own crown.</t>


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<t>I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness, </t><t>And will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O LORD, our Lord, </t><t>How <f>[1†]</f>excellent <i>is</i> Your name in all the earth, </t><t>Who have <f>[2†]</f>set Your glory above the heavens!</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants </t><t>You have ordained strength, </t><t>Because of Your enemies, </t><t>That You may silence <f>[4†]</f>the enemy and the avenger.</t>


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<t>When I <f>[5†]</f>consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, </t><t>The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>What is man that You are mindful of him, </t><t>And the son of man that You <f>[7†]</f>visit him?</t>


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<t>For You have made him a little lower than the angels, </t><t>And You have crowned him with glory and honor.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>You have put all <i>things</i> under his feet,</t>


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<t>The birds of the air, </t><t>And the fish of the sea </t><t>That pass through the paths of the seas.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. To <i>the</i><i>tune</i><i>of</i> “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will praise <i>You,</i> O LORD, with my whole heart; </t><t>I will tell of all Your marvelous works.</t>


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<t>I will be glad and <f>[1†]</f>rejoice in You; </t><t>I will sing praise to Your name, <f>[2†]</f>O Most High.</t>


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<t>For You have maintained my right and my cause; </t><t>You sat on the throne judging in righteousness.</t>


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<t>You have rebuked the nations, </t><t>You have destroyed the wicked; </t><t>You have <f>[3†]</f>blotted out their name forever and ever.</t>


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<t>O enemy, destructions are finished forever! </t><t>And you have destroyed cities; </t><t>Even their memory has <f>[4†]</f>perished.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>But the LORD shall endure forever; </t><t>He has prepared His throne for judgment.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He shall judge the world in righteousness, </t><t>And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.</t>


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<t>The LORD also will be a <f>[7†]</f>refuge for the oppressed, </t><t>A refuge in times of trouble.</t>


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<t>And those who <f>[8†]</f>know Your name will put their trust in You; </t><t>For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.</t>


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<t>Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion! </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Declare His deeds among the people.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>When He avenges blood, He remembers them; </t><t>He does not forget the cry of the humble.</t>


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<t>Have mercy on me, O LORD! </t><t>Consider my trouble from those who hate me, </t><t>You who lift me up from the gates of death,</t>


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<t>That I may tell of all Your praise </t><t>In the gates of the daughter of Zion. </t><t>I will <f>[11†]</f>rejoice in Your salvation.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>The nations have sunk down in the pit <i>which</i> they made; </t><t>In the net which they hid, their own foot is caught.</t>


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<t>The LORD is <f>[13†]</f>known <i>by</i> the judgment He executes; </t><t>The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. </t> <pb/> <f>[14†]</f>Meditation. <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>The wicked shall be turned into hell, </t><t><i>And</i> all the nations <f>[15†]</f>that forget God.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>For the needy shall not always be forgotten; </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>The expectation of the poor shall <i>not</i> perish forever.</t>


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<t>Arise, O LORD, </t><t>Do not let man prevail; </t><t>Let the nations be judged in Your sight.</t>


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<t>Put them in fear, O LORD, </t><t><i>That</i> the nations may know themselves <i>to</i> <i>be</i> <i>but</i> men. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>The wicked in <i>his</i> pride persecutes the poor; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.</t>


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<t>For the wicked <f>[2†]</f>boasts of his heart’s desire; </t><t>He <f>[3†]</f>blesses the greedy <i>and</i> renounces the LORD.</t>


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<t>The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek <i>God;</i> </t><t>God <i>is</i> in none of his <f>[4†]</f>thoughts.</t>


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<t>His ways are always prospering; </t><t>Your judgments <i>are</i> far above, out of his sight; </t><t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> all his enemies, he sneers at them.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He has said in his heart, “I shall not be moved; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>I shall never be in adversity.”</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>His mouth is full of cursing and <f>[8†]</f>deceit and oppression; </t><t>Under his tongue <i>is</i> trouble and iniquity.</t>


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<t>He sits in the lurking places of the villages; </t><t>In the secret places he murders the innocent; </t><t>His eyes are secretly fixed on the helpless.</t>


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<t>He lies in wait secretly, as a lion in his den; </t><t>He lies in wait to catch the poor; </t><t>He catches the poor when he draws him into his net.</t>


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<t>He has said in his heart, </t><t>“God has forgotten; </t><t>He hides His face; </t><t>He will never see.”</t>


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<t>Arise, O LORD! </t><t>O God, <f>[9†]</f>lift up Your hand! </t><t>Do not forget the <f>[10†]</f>humble.</t>


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<t>Why do the wicked renounce God? </t><t>He has said in his heart, </t><t>“You will not require <i>an</i> <i>account.</i>”</t>


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<t>But You have <f>[11†]</f>seen, for You observe trouble and grief, </t><t>To repay <i>it</i> by Your hand. </t><t>The helpless <f>[12†]</f>commits himself to You; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>You are the helper of the fatherless.</t>


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<t>Break the arm of the wicked and the evil <i>man;</i> </t><t>Seek out his wickedness <i>until</i> You find none.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> King forever and ever; </t><t>The nations have perished out of His land.</t>


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<t>LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; </t><t>You will prepare their heart; </t><t>You will cause Your ear to hear,</t>


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<t>To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, </t><t>That the man of the earth may oppress no more.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> In <f>[1†]</f>the LORD I put my trust; </t><t>How can you say to my soul, </t><t>“Flee <i>as</i> a bird to your mountain”?</t>


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<t>For look! <f>[2†]</f>The wicked bend <i>their</i> bow, </t><t>They make ready their arrow on the string, </t><t>That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart.</t>


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<t>The LORD <i>is</i> in His holy temple, </t><t>The LORD’s <f>[4†]</f>throne <i>is</i> in heaven; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>His eyes behold, </t><t>His eyelids test the sons of men.</t>


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<t>The LORD <f>[6†]</f>tests the righteous, </t><t>But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.</t>


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<t>Upon the wicked He will rain coals; </t><t>Fire and brimstone and a burning wind </t><t> <f>[7†]</f><i>Shall</i> <i>be</i> the portion of their cup.</t>


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<t>For the LORD <i>is</i> righteous, </t><t>He <f>[8†]</f>loves righteousness; </t><t>His countenance beholds the upright.</t>


text:
<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Help, LORD, for the godly man <f>[2†]</f>ceases! </t><t>For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; </t><t><i>With</i> flattering lips <i>and</i> a double heart they speak.</t>


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<t>May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, </t><t><i>And</i> the tongue that speaks proud things,</t>


text:
<t>Who have said, </t><t>“With our tongue we will prevail; </t><t>Our lips <i>are</i> our own; </t><t>Who <i>is</i> lord over us?”</t>


text:
<t>“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, </t><t>Now I will arise,” says the LORD; </t><t>“I will set <i>him</i> in the safety for which he yearns.”</t>


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<t>The words of the LORD <i>are</i> <f>[4†]</f>pure words, </t><t><i>Like</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, </t><t>Purified seven times.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>How long will You hide Your face from me?</t>


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<t>How long shall I take counsel in my soul, </t><t><i>Having</i> sorrow in my heart daily? </t><t>How long will my enemy be exalted over me?</t>


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<t>Consider <i>and</i> hear me, O LORD my God; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Enlighten my eyes, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Lest I sleep the <i>sleep</i> <i>of</i> death;</t>


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<t>Lest my enemy say, </t><t>“I have prevailed against him”; </t><t><i>Lest</i> those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The <f>[1†]</f>fool has said in his heart, </t><t>“<i>There</i> <i>is</i> no God.” </t><t>They are corrupt, </t><t>They have done abominable works, </t><t>There is none who does good.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, </t><t>To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>They have all turned aside, </t><t>They have together become corrupt; </t><t><i>There</i> <i>is</i> none who does good, </t><t>No, not one.</t>


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<t>Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, </t><t>Who eat up my people <i>as</i> they eat bread, </t><t>And <f>[4†]</f>do not call on the LORD?</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Oh, that the salvation of Israel <i>would</i> <i>come</i> out of Zion! </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>When the LORD brings back the captivity of His people, </t><t>Let Jacob rejoice <i>and</i> Israel be glad.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> LORD, <f>[1†]</f>who may abide in Your tabernacle? </t><t>Who may dwell in Your holy hill?</t>


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<t>He who walks uprightly, </t><t>And works righteousness, </t><t>And speaks the <f>[2†]</f>truth in his heart;</t>


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<t>He <i>who</i> <f>[3†]</f>does not backbite with his tongue, </t><t>Nor does evil to his neighbor, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend;</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>In whose eyes a vile person is despised, </t><t>But he honors those who fear the LORD; </t><t>He <i>who</i> <f>[6†]</f>swears to his own hurt and does not change;</t>


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<t>He <i>who</i> does not put out his money at usury, </t><t>Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. </t><t>He who does these <i>things</i> <f>[7†]</f>shall never be moved.</t>


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<pb/><e>A <f>[1†]</f>Michtam of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.</t>


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<t><i>O</i> <i>my</i> <i>soul,</i> you have said to the LORD, </t><t>“You <i>are</i> my Lord, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>My goodness is nothing apart from You.”</t>


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<t>As for the saints who <i>are</i> on the earth, </t><t>“They are the excellent ones, in <f>[3†]</f>whom is all my delight.”</t>


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<t>Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten <i>after</i> another <i>god;</i> </t><t>Their drink offerings of <f>[4†]</f>blood I will not offer, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Nor take up their names on my lips.</t>


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<t>O LORD, <i>You</i> <i>are</i> the portion of my inheritance and my cup; </t><t>You maintain my lot.</t>


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<t>The lines have fallen to me in pleasant <i>places;</i> </t><t>Yes, I have a good inheritance.</t>


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<t>I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; </t><t>My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>I have set the LORD always before me; </t><t>Because <i>He</i> <i>is</i> at my right hand I shall not be moved.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, </t><t>Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.</t>


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<t>You will show me the <f>[8†]</f>path of life; </t><t>In Your presence <i>is</i> fullness of joy; </t><t>At Your right hand <i>are</i> pleasures forevermore.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Prayer of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear a just cause, O LORD, </t><t>Attend to my cry; </t><t>Give ear to my prayer <i>which</i> <i>is</i> not from deceitful lips.</t>


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<t>Let my vindication come from Your presence; </t><t>Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright.</t>


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<t>You have tested my heart; </t><t>You have visited <i>me</i> in the night; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>You have tried me and have found nothing; </t><t>I have purposed that my mouth shall not <f>[2†]</f>transgress.</t>


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<t>Concerning the works of men, </t><t>By the word of Your lips, </t><t>I have kept away from the paths of the destroyer.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; </t><t>Incline Your ear to me, <i>and</i> hear my speech.</t>


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<t>Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, </t><t>O You who save those who trust <i>in</i> <i>You</i> </t><t>From those who rise up <i>against</i> <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>They have closed up their <f>[5†]</f>fat <i>hearts;</i> </t><t>With their mouths they <f>[6†]</f>speak proudly.</t>


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<t>They have now surrounded us in our steps; </t><t>They have set their eyes, crouching down to the earth,</t>


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<t>Arise, O LORD, </t><t>Confront him, cast him down; </t><t>Deliver my life from the wicked with Your sword,</t>


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<t>With Your hand from men, O LORD, </t><t>From men of the world <i>who</i> <i>have</i> their portion in <i>this</i> life, </t><t>And whose belly You fill with Your hidden treasure. </t><t>They are satisfied with children, </t><t>And leave the rest of their <i>possession</i> for their babes.</t>


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<t>As for me, <f>[7†]</f>I will see Your face in righteousness; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>I shall be satisfied when I <f>[9†]</f>awake in Your likeness.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David <f>[1†]</f>the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of <f>[2†]</f>this song on the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said:</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I <f>[3†]</f>will love You, O LORD, my strength.</t>


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<t>The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; </t><t>My God, my strength, <f>[4†]</f>in whom I will trust; </t><t>My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.</t>


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<t>I will call upon the LORD, <f>[5†]</f><i>who</i> <i>is</i> <i>worthy</i> to be praised; </t><t>So shall I be saved from my enemies.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>The pangs of death surrounded me, </t><t>And the floods of ungodliness made me afraid.</t>


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<t>In my distress I called upon the LORD, </t><t>And cried out to my God; </t><t>He heard my voice from His temple, </t><t>And my cry came before Him, <i>even</i> to His ears.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Then the earth shook and trembled; </t><t>The foundations of the hills also quaked and were shaken, </t><t>Because He was angry.</t>


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<t>Smoke went up from His nostrils, </t><t>And devouring fire from His mouth; </t><t>Coals were kindled by it.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>And He rode upon a cherub, and flew; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>He flew upon the wings of the wind.</t>


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<t>He made darkness His secret place; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>His canopy around Him <i>was</i> dark waters </t><t><i>And</i> thick clouds of the skies.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>From the brightness before Him, </t><t>His thick clouds passed with hailstones and coals of fire.</t>


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<t>The LORD thundered from heaven, </t><t>And the Most High uttered <f>[13†]</f>His voice, </t><t>Hailstones and coals of fire.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>He sent out His arrows and scattered the foe, </t><t>Lightnings in abundance, and He vanquished them.</t>


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<t>Then the channels of the sea were seen, </t><t>The foundations of the world were uncovered </t><t>At Your rebuke, O LORD, </t><t>At the blast of the breath of Your nostrils.</t>


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<t>He delivered me from my strong enemy, </t><t>From those who hated me, </t><t>For they were too strong for me.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>He also brought me out into a broad place; </t><t>He delivered me because He delighted in me.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; </t><t>According to the cleanness of my hands </t><t>He has recompensed me.</t>


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<t>For all His judgments <i>were</i> before me, </t><t>And I did not put away His statutes from me.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, </t><t>According to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful; </t><t>With a blameless man You will show Yourself blameless;</t>


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<t>With the pure You will show Yourself pure; </t><t>And <f>[20†]</f>with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd.</t>


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<t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> God, <f>[23†]</f>His way <i>is</i> perfect; </t><t> <f>[24†]</f>The word of the LORD is proven; </t><t>He <i>is</i> a shield <f>[25†]</f>to all who trust in Him.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>For who <i>is</i> God, except the LORD? </t><t>And who <i>is</i> a rock, except our God?</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> God who <f>[27†]</f>arms me with strength, </t><t>And makes my way perfect.</t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>He makes my feet like the <i>feet</i> <i>of</i> deer, </t><t>And <f>[29†]</f>sets me on my high places.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>He teaches my hands to make war, </t><t>So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.</t>


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<t>You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; </t><t>Your right hand has held me up, </t><t>Your gentleness has made me great.</t>


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<t>I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; </t><t>Neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed.</t>


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<t>I have wounded them, </t><t>So that they could not rise; </t><t>They have fallen under my feet.</t>


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<t>For You have armed me with strength for the battle; </t><t>You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.</t>


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<t>You have also given me the necks of my enemies, </t><t>So that I destroyed those who hated me.</t>


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<t>They cried out, but <i>there</i> <i>was</i> none to save; </t><t> <f>[32†]</f><i>Even</i> to the LORD, but He did not answer them.</t>


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<t>Then I beat them as fine as the dust before the wind; </t><t>I <f>[33†]</f>cast them out like dirt in the streets.</t>


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<t>You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; </t><t> <f>[34†]</f>You have made me the head of the nations; </t><t> <f>[35†]</f>A people I have not known shall serve me.</t>


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<t>The LORD lives! </t><t>Blessed <i>be</i> my Rock! </t><t>Let the God of my salvation be exalted.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> God who avenges me, </t><t> <f>[37†]</f>And subdues the peoples under me;</t>


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<t>He delivers me from my enemies. </t><t> <f>[38†]</f>You also lift me up above those who rise against me; </t><t>You have delivered me from the violent man.</t>


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<t> <f>[39†]</f>Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the Gentiles, </t><t>And sing praises to Your name.</t>


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<t> <f>[40†]</f>Great deliverance He gives to His king, </t><t>And shows mercy to His anointed, </t><t>To David and his descendants forevermore.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The <f>[1†]</f>heavens declare the glory of God; </t><t>And the <f>[2†]</f>firmament shows His handiwork.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Their line has gone out through all the earth, </t><t>And their words to the end of the world. </t><t>In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,</t>


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<t>Which <i>is</i> like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f><i>And</i> rejoices like a strong man to run its race.</t>


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<t>Its rising <i>is</i> from one end of heaven, </t><t>And its circuit to the other end; </t><t>And there is nothing hidden from its heat.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>The law of the LORD <i>is</i> perfect, converting the soul; </t><t>The testimony of the LORD <i>is</i> sure, making <f>[6†]</f>wise the simple;</t>


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<t>The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart; </t><t>The commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes;</t>


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<t>The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring forever; </t><t>The judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether.</t>


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<t>More to be desired <i>are</i> <i>they</i> than <f>[7†]</f>gold, </t><t>Yea, than much fine gold; </t><t>Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.</t>


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<t>Moreover by them Your servant is warned, </t><t><i>And</i> in keeping them <i>there</i> <i>is</i> great reward.</t>


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<t>Who can understand <i>his</i> errors? </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>Cleanse me from secret <i>faults.</i></t>


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<t>Keep back Your servant also from <f>[9†]</f>presumptuous <i>sins;</i> </t><t>Let them not have <f>[10†]</f>dominion over me. </t><t>Then I shall be blameless, </t><t>And I shall be innocent of great transgression.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart </t><t>Be acceptable in Your sight, </t><t>O LORD, my strength and my <f>[12†]</f>Redeemer.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; </t><t>May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;</t>


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<t>May He remember all your offerings, </t><t>And accept your burnt sacrifice. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>May He grant you according to your heart’s <i>desire,</i> </t><t>And <f>[1†]</f>fulfill all your purpose.</t>


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<t>We will rejoice in your salvation, </t><t>And in the name of our God we will set up <i>our</i> banners! </t><t>May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.</t>


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<t>Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; </t><t>He will answer him from His holy heaven </t><t>With the saving strength of His right hand.</t>


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<t>Some <i>trust</i> in chariots, and some in <f>[2†]</f>horses; </t><t>But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD; </t><t>And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!</t>


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<t>You have given him his heart’s desire, </t><t>And have not withheld the <f>[1†]</f>request of his lips. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; </t><t>You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>He asked life from You, <i>and</i> You gave <i>it</i> to him— </t><t>Length of days forever and ever.</t>


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<t>His glory <i>is</i> great in Your salvation; </t><t>Honor and majesty You have placed upon him.</t>


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<t>For You have made him most blessed forever; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.</t>


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<t>For the king trusts in the LORD, </t><t>And through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.</t>


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<t>You shall make them as a fiery oven in the time of Your anger; </t><t>The LORD shall swallow them up in His wrath, </t><t>And the fire shall devour them.</t>


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<t>Their offspring You shall destroy from the earth, </t><t>And their descendants from among the sons of men.</t>


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<t>For they intended evil against You; </t><t>They devised a plot <i>which</i> they are not able <i>to</i> <f>[4†]</f>perform.</t>


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<t>Therefore You will make them turn their back; </t><t>You will make ready <i>Your</i> <i>arrows</i> on Your string toward their faces.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> My <f>[1†]</f>God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? </t><t><i>Why</i> <i>are</i> <i>You</i> <i>so</i> far from helping Me, </t><t><i>And</i> <i>from</i> the words of My groaning?</t>


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<t>O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; </t><t>And in the night season, and am not silent.</t>


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<t>They cried to You, and were delivered; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.</t>


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<t>But I <i>am</i> <f>[4†]</f>a worm, and no man; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>A reproach of men, and despised by the people.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>All those who see Me ridicule Me; </t><t>They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, <i>saying,</i></t>


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<t>“He <f>[7†]</f> trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!”</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>But You <i>are</i> He who took Me out of the womb; </t><t>You made Me trust <i>while</i> on My mother’s breasts.</t>


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<t>I was cast upon You from birth. </t><t>From My mother’s womb </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>You <i>have</i> <i>been</i> My God.</t>


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<t>Be not far from Me, </t><t>For trouble <i>is</i> near; </t><t>For <i>there</i> <i>is</i> none to help.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Many bulls have surrounded Me; </t><t>Strong <i>bulls</i> of <f>[12†]</f>Bashan have encircled Me.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>They gape at Me <i>with</i> their mouths, </t><t><i>Like</i> a raging and roaring lion.</t>


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<t>I am poured out like water, </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>And all My bones are out of joint; </t><t>My heart is like wax; </t><t>It has melted within Me.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>My strength is dried up like a potsherd, </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>My tongue clings to My jaws; </t><t>You have brought Me to the dust of death.</t>


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<t>For dogs have surrounded Me; </t><t>The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>They pierced My hands and My feet;</t>


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<t>Deliver Me from the sword, </t><t> <f>[20†]</f>My precious <i>life</i> from the power of the dog.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>Save Me from the lion’s mouth </t><t>And from the horns of the wild oxen! </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>You have answered Me.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>I will declare Your name to <f>[24†]</f>My brethren; </t><t>In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>You who fear the LORD, praise Him! </t><t>All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him, </t><t>And fear Him, all you offspring of Israel!</t>


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<t>For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; </t><t>Nor has He hidden His face from Him; </t><t>But <f>[26†]</f>when He cried to Him, He heard.</t>


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<t> <f>[27†]</f>My praise <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> of You in the great assembly; </t><t> <f>[28†]</f>I will pay My vows before those who fear Him.</t>


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<t>The poor shall eat and be satisfied; </t><t>Those who seek Him will praise the LORD. </t><t>Let your heart live forever!</t>


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<t>All the ends of the world </t><t>Shall remember and turn to the LORD, </t><t>And all the families of the nations </t><t>Shall worship before You.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>All the prosperous of the earth </t><t>Shall eat and worship; </t><t> <f>[31†]</f>All those who go down to the dust </t><t>Shall bow before Him, </t><t>Even he who cannot keep himself alive.</t>


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<t>A posterity shall serve Him. </t><t>It will be recounted of the Lord to the <i>next</i> generation,</t>


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<t>They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born, </t><t>That He has done <i>this.</i></t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The LORD <i>is</i> <f>[1†]</f>my shepherd; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>I shall not want.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He makes me to lie down in green pastures; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>He leads me beside the still waters.</t>


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<t>He restores my soul; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>He leads me in the paths of righteousness </t><t>For His name’s sake.</t>


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<t>Yea, though I walk through the valley of <f>[6†]</f>the shadow of death, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>I will fear no evil; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>For You <i>are</i> with me; </t><t>Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.</t>


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<t>You <f>[9†]</f>prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; </t><t>You <f>[10†]</f>anoint my head with oil; </t><t>My cup runs over.</t>


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<t>Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me </t><t>All the days of my life; </t><t>And I will dwell in the house of the LORD </t><t>Forever.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The <f>[1†]</f>earth <i>is</i> the LORD’s, and all its fullness, </t><t>The world and those who dwell therein.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? </t><t>Or who may stand in His holy place?</t>


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<t>He who has <f>[4†]</f>clean hands and <f>[5†]</f>a pure heart, </t><t>Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, </t><t>Nor <f>[6†]</f>sworn deceitfully.</t>


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<t>He shall receive blessing from the LORD, </t><t>And righteousness from the God of his salvation.</t>


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<t>This <i>is</i> Jacob, the generation of those who <f>[7†]</f>seek Him, </t><t>Who seek Your face. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[8†]</f>Lift up your heads, O you gates! </t><t>And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>And the King of glory shall come in.</t>


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<t>Who <i>is</i> this King of glory? </t><t>The LORD strong and mighty, </t><t>The LORD mighty in <f>[10†]</f>battle.</t>


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<t>Lift up your heads, O you gates! </t><t>Lift up, you everlasting doors! </t><t>And the King of glory shall come in.</t>


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<t>Who is this King of glory? </t><t>The LORD of hosts, </t><t>He <i>is</i> the King of glory. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> To <f>[1†]</f>You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.</t>


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<t>O my God, I <f>[2†]</f>trust in You; </t><t>Let me not be ashamed; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Let not my enemies triumph over me.</t>


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<t>Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; </t><t>Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.</t>


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<t>Lead me in Your truth and teach me, </t><t>For You <i>are</i> the God of my salvation; </t><t>On You I wait all the day.</t>


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<t>Remember, O LORD, <f>[5†]</f>Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, </t><t>For they <i>are</i> from of old.</t>


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<t>Do not remember <f>[6†]</f>the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>According to Your mercy remember me, </t><t>For Your goodness’ sake, O LORD.</t>


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<t>All the paths of the LORD <i>are</i> mercy and truth, </t><t>To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.</t>


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<t>Who <i>is</i> the man that fears the LORD? </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>He himself shall dwell in prosperity, </t><t>And <f>[11†]</f>his descendants shall inherit the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>The secret of the LORD <i>is</i> with those who fear Him, </t><t>And He will show them His covenant.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>My eyes <i>are</i> ever toward the LORD, </t><t>For He shall pluck my feet out of the net.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, </t><t>For I <i>am</i> desolate and afflicted.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Vindicate <f>[1†]</f>me, O LORD, </t><t>For I have <f>[2†]</f>walked in my integrity. </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>I have also trusted in the LORD; </t><t>I shall not slip.</t>


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<t>For Your lovingkindness <i>is</i> before my eyes, </t><t>And <f>[5†]</f>I have walked in Your truth.</t>


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<t>That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, </t><t>And tell of all Your wondrous works.</t>


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<t>LORD, <f>[8†]</f>I have loved the habitation of Your house, </t><t>And the place where Your glory dwells.</t>


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<t>In whose hands <i>is</i> a sinister scheme, </t><t>And whose right hand is full of <f>[10†]</f>bribes.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>My foot stands in an even place; </t><t>In the congregations I will bless the LORD.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The LORD <i>is</i> my <f>[1†]</f>light and my salvation; </t><t>Whom shall I fear? </t><t>The <f>[2†]</f>LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; </t><t>Of whom shall I be afraid?</t>


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<t>When the wicked came against me </t><t>To <f>[3†]</f>eat up my flesh, </t><t>My enemies and foes, </t><t>They stumbled and fell.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Though an army may encamp against me, </t><t>My heart shall not fear; </t><t>Though war may rise against me, </t><t>In this I <i>will</i> <i>be</i> confident.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>One <i>thing</i> I have desired of the LORD, </t><t>That will I seek: </t><t>That I may <f>[6†]</f>dwell in the house of the LORD </t><t>All the days of my life, </t><t>To behold the beauty of the LORD, </t><t>And to inquire in His temple.</t>


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<t>For <f>[7†]</f>in the time of trouble </t><t>He shall hide me in His pavilion; </t><t>In the secret place of His tabernacle </t><t>He shall hide me; </t><t>He shall <f>[8†]</f>set me high upon a rock.</t>


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<t>And now <f>[9†]</f>my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; </t><t>Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; </t><t>I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.</t>


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<t>Hear, O LORD, <i>when</i> I cry with my voice! </t><t>Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.</t>


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<t><i>When</i> <i>You</i> <i>said,</i> “Seek My face,” </t><t>My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Do not hide Your face from me; </t><t>Do not turn Your servant away in anger; </t><t>You have been my help; </t><t>Do not leave me nor forsake me, </t><t>O God of my salvation.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>When my father and my mother forsake me, </t><t>Then the LORD will take care of me.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Teach me Your way, O LORD, </t><t>And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.</t>


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<t>Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; </t><t>For <f>[13†]</f>false witnesses have risen against me, </t><t>And such as breathe out violence.</t>


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<t><i>I</i> <i>would</i> <i>have</i> <i>lost</i> <i>heart,</i> unless I had believed </t><t>That I would see the goodness of the LORD </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>In the land of the living.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Wait on the LORD; </t><t>Be of good courage, </t><t>And He shall strengthen your heart; </t><t>Wait, I say, on the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock: </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Do not be silent to me, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Lest, if You <i>are</i> silent to me, </t><t>I become like those who go down to the pit.</t>


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<t>Hear the voice of my supplications </t><t>When I cry to You, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>When I lift up my hands <f>[4†]</f>toward Your holy sanctuary.</t>


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<t>Do not take me away with the wicked </t><t>And with the workers of iniquity, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Who speak peace to their neighbors, </t><t>But evil <i>is</i> in their hearts.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Give them according to their deeds, </t><t>And according to the wickedness of their endeavors; </t><t>Give them according to the work of their hands; </t><t>Render to them what they deserve.</t>


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<t>Because <f>[7†]</f>they do not regard the works of the LORD, </t><t>Nor the operation of His hands, </t><t>He shall destroy them </t><t>And not build them up.</t>


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<t>The LORD <i>is</i> <f>[8†]</f>my strength and my shield; </t><t>My heart <f>[9†]</f>trusted in Him, and I am helped; </t><t>Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, </t><t>And with my song I will praise Him.</t>


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<t>The LORD <i>is</i> their strength, </t><t>And He <i>is</i> the <f>[10†]</f>saving refuge of His anointed.</t>


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<t>Save Your people, </t><t>And bless <f>[11†]</f>Your inheritance; </t><t>Shepherd them also, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>And bear them up forever.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Give <f>[1†]</f>unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, </t><t>Give unto the LORD glory and strength.</t>


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<t>Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; </t><t>Worship the LORD in <f>[2†]</f>the beauty of holiness.</t>


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<t>The voice of the LORD <i>is</i> over the waters; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>The God of glory thunders; </t><t>The LORD <i>is</i> over many waters.</t>


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<t>The voice of the LORD <i>is</i> powerful; </t><t>The voice of the LORD <i>is</i> full of majesty.</t>


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<t>The voice of the LORD breaks <f>[4†]</f>the cedars, </t><t>Yes, the LORD splinters the cedars of Lebanon.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He makes them also skip like a calf, </t><t>Lebanon and <f>[6†]</f>Sirion like a young wild ox.</t>


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<t>The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; </t><t>The LORD shakes the Wilderness of <f>[7†]</f>Kadesh.</t>


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<t>The voice of the LORD makes the <f>[8†]</f>deer give birth, </t><t>And strips the forests bare; </t><t>And in His temple everyone says, “Glory!”</t>


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<t>The <f>[9†]</f>LORD sat <i>enthroned</i> at the Flood, </t><t>And <f>[10†]</f>the LORD sits as King forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>The LORD will give strength to His people; </t><t>The LORD will bless His people with peace.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm. A Song <f>[1†]</f>at the dedication of the house of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will extol You, O LORD, for You have <f>[2†]</f>lifted me up, </t><t>And have not let my foes <f>[3†]</f>rejoice over me.</t>


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<t>O LORD, <f>[5†]</f>You brought my soul up from the grave; </t><t>You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of His, </t><t>And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.</t>


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<t>For <f>[7†]</f>His anger <i>is</i> <i>but</i> <i>for</i> a moment, </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>His favor <i>is</i> <i>for</i> life; </t><t>Weeping may endure for a night, </t><t>But joy <i>comes</i> in the morning.</t>


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<t>LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain stand strong; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>You hid Your face, <i>and</i> I was troubled.</t>


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<t>“What profit <i>is</i> <i>there</i> in my blood, </t><t>When I go down to the pit? </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Will the dust praise You? </t><t>Will it declare Your truth?</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; </t><t>You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,</t>


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<t>To the end that <i>my</i> glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. </t><t>O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> In <f>[1†]</f>You, O LORD, I put my trust; </t><t>Let me never be ashamed; </t><t>Deliver me in Your righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Bow down Your ear to me, </t><t>Deliver me speedily; </t><t>Be my rock of refuge, </t><t>A fortress of defense to save me.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>For You <i>are</i> my rock and my fortress; </t><t>Therefore, <f>[4†]</f>for Your name’s sake, </t><t>Lead me and guide me.</t>


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<t>Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, </t><t>For You <i>are</i> my strength.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Into Your hand I commit my spirit; </t><t>You have redeemed me, O LORD God of <f>[6†]</f>truth.</t>


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<t>I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy, </t><t>For You have considered my trouble; </t><t>You have <f>[8†]</f>known my soul in adversities,</t>


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<t>And have not <f>[9†]</f>shut me up into the hand of the enemy; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>You have set my feet in a wide place.</t>


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<t>Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>My eye wastes away with grief, </t><t><i>Yes,</i> my soul and my body!</t>


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<t>For my life is spent with grief, </t><t>And my years with sighing; </t><t>My strength fails because of my iniquity, </t><t>And my bones waste away.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>I am a reproach among all my enemies, </t><t>But <f>[13†]</f>especially among my neighbors, </t><t>And <i>am</i> repulsive to my acquaintances; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Those who see me outside flee from me.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>For I hear the slander of many; </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>Fear <i>is</i> on every side; </t><t>While they <f>[18†]</f>take counsel together against me, </t><t>They scheme to take away my life.</t>


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<t>My times <i>are</i> in Your <f>[19†]</f>hand; </t><t>Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, </t><t>And from those who persecute me.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>Do not let me be ashamed, O LORD, for I have called upon You; </t><t>Let the wicked be ashamed; </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>Let them be silent in the grave.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>Let the lying lips be put to silence, </t><t>Which <f>[24†]</f>speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>Oh, how great <i>is</i> Your goodness, </t><t>Which You have laid up for those who fear You, </t><t><i>Which</i> You have prepared for those who trust in You </t><t>In the presence of the sons of men!</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence </t><t>From the plots of man; </t><t> <f>[27†]</f>You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion </t><t>From the strife of tongues.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD, </t><t>For <f>[28†]</f>He has shown me His marvelous kindness in a strong city!</t>


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<t>For I said in my haste, </t><t>“I am cut off from before Your eyes”; </t><t>Nevertheless You heard the voice of my supplications </t><t>When I cried out to You.</t>


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<t>Oh, love the LORD, all you His saints! </t><t><i>For</i> the LORD preserves the faithful, </t><t>And fully repays the proud person.</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>Be of good courage, </t><t>And He shall strengthen your heart, </t><t>All you who hope in the LORD.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David. A Contemplation.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Blessed <i>is</i> <i>he</i> <i>whose</i> <f>[1†]</f>transgression <i>is</i> forgiven, </t><t><i>Whose</i> sin <i>is</i> covered.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>is</i> the man to whom the LORD <f>[2†]</f>does not impute iniquity, </t><t>And <f>[3†]</f>in whose spirit <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no deceit.</t>


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<t>For day and night Your <f>[4†]</f>hand was heavy upon me; </t><t>My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>I acknowledged my sin to You, </t><t>And my iniquity I have not hidden. </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” </t><t>And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[6†]</f>For this cause everyone who is godly shall <f>[7†]</f>pray to You </t><t>In a time when You may be found; </t><t>Surely in a flood of great waters </t><t>They shall not come near him.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>You <i>are</i> my hiding place; </t><t>You shall preserve me from trouble; </t><t>You shall surround me with <f>[9†]</f>songs of deliverance. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; </t><t>I will guide you with My eye.</t>


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<t>Do not be like the <f>[10†]</f>horse <i>or</i> like the mule, </t><t><i>Which</i> have no understanding, </t><t>Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, </t><t>Else they will not come near you.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Many sorrows <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> to the wicked; </t><t>But <f>[12†]</f>he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; </t><t>And shout for joy, all <i>you</i> upright in heart!</t>


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<pb/><t>Rejoice <f>[1†]</f>in the LORD, O you righteous! </t><t><i>For</i> praise from the upright is beautiful.</t>


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<t>For the word of the LORD <i>is</i> right, </t><t>And all His work <i>is</i> <i>done</i> in truth.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, </t><t>And all the <f>[3†]</f>host of them <f>[4†]</f>by the breath of His mouth.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; </t><t>He lays up the deep in storehouses.</t>


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<t>Let all the earth fear the LORD; </t><t>Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; </t><t>He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>The counsel of the LORD stands forever, </t><t>The plans of His heart to all generations.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>is</i> the nation whose God <i>is</i> the LORD, </t><t>The people He has <f>[9†]</f>chosen as His own inheritance.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>No king <i>is</i> saved by the multitude of an army; </t><t>A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>A horse <i>is</i> a vain hope for safety; </t><t>Neither shall it deliver <i>any</i> by its great strength.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Behold, the eye of the LORD <i>is</i> on those who fear Him, </t><t>On those who hope in His mercy,</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David <f>[1†]</f>when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will <f>[2†]</f>bless the LORD at all times; </t><t>His praise <i>shall</i> continually <i>be</i> in my mouth.</t>


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<t>My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; </t><t>The humble shall hear <i>of</i> <i>it</i> and be glad.</t>


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<t>This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard <i>him,</i> </t><t>And saved him out of all his troubles.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>The angel of the LORD <f>[5†]</f>encamps all around those who fear Him, </t><t>And delivers them.</t>


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<t>Oh, <f>[6†]</f>taste and see that the LORD <i>is</i> good; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>who</i> trusts in Him!</t>


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<t>Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! </t><t><i>There</i> <i>is</i> no want to those who fear Him.</t>


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<t>The young lions lack and suffer hunger; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good <i>thing.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Who <i>is</i> the man <i>who</i> desires life, </t><t>And loves <i>many</i> days, that he may see good?</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> on the righteous, </t><t>And His ears <i>are</i> <i>open</i> to their cry.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>The face of the LORD <i>is</i> against those who do evil, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.</t>


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<t><i>The</i> <i>righteous</i> cry out, and <f>[17†]</f>the LORD hears, </t><t>And delivers them out of all their troubles.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> near <f>[19†]</f>to those who have a broken heart, </t><t>And saves such as have a contrite spirit.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>Many <i>are</i> the afflictions of the righteous, </t><t> <f>[21†]</f>But the LORD delivers him out of them all.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>Evil shall slay the wicked, </t><t>And those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.</t>


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<t>The LORD <f>[24†]</f>redeems the soul of His servants, </t><t>And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Plead <i>my</i> <i>cause,</i> O LORD, with those who strive with me; </t><t>Fight against those who fight against me.</t>


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<t>Also draw out the spear, </t><t>And stop those who pursue me. </t><t>Say to my soul, </t><t>“I <i>am</i> your salvation.”</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor </t><t>Who seek after my life; </t><t>Let those be <f>[2†]</f>turned back and brought to confusion </t><t>Who plot my hurt.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Let them be like chaff before the wind, </t><t>And let the angel of the LORD chase <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>Let their way be <f>[4†]</f>dark and slippery, </t><t>And let the angel of the LORD pursue them.</t>


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<t>For without cause they have <f>[5†]</f>hidden their net for me <i>in</i> a pit, </t><t><i>Which</i> they have dug without cause for my life.</t>


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<t>Let <f>[6†]</f>destruction come upon him unexpectedly, </t><t>And let his net that he has hidden catch himself; </t><t>Into that very destruction let him fall.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>All my bones shall say, </t><t>“LORD, <f>[8†]</f>who <i>is</i> like You, </t><t>Delivering the poor from him who is too strong for him, </t><t>Yes, the poor and the needy from him who plunders him?”</t>


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<t>But as for me, <f>[10†]</f>when they were sick, </t><t>My clothing <i>was</i> sackcloth; </t><t>I humbled myself with fasting; </t><t>And my prayer would return to my own heart.</t>


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<t>I paced about as though <i>he</i> <i>were</i> my friend <i>or</i> brother; </t><t>I bowed down heavily, as one who mourns <i>for</i> <i>his</i> mother.</t>


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<t>But in my adversity they rejoiced </t><t>And gathered together; </t><t>Attackers gathered against me, </t><t>And I did not know <i>it;</i> </t><t>They tore <i>at</i> <i>me</i> and did not cease;</t>


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<t>Lord, how long will You <f>[11†]</f>look on? </t><t>Rescue me from their destructions, </t><t>My precious <i>life</i> from the lions.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Let them not rejoice over me who are wrongfully my enemies; </t><t>Nor let them wink with the eye who hate me without a cause.</t>


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<t>For they do not speak peace, </t><t>But they devise deceitful matters </t><t>Against <i>the</i> quiet ones in the land.</t>


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<t>They also opened their mouth wide against me, </t><t><i>And</i> said, “Aha, aha! </t><t>Our eyes have seen <i>it.</i>”</t>


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<t><i>This</i> You have seen, O LORD; </t><t>Do not keep silence. </t><t>O Lord, do not be far from me.</t>


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<t>Vindicate me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness; </t><t>And let them not rejoice over me.</t>


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<t>Let them not say in their hearts, “Ah, so we would have it!” </t><t>Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up.”</t>


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<t>Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion </t><t>Who rejoice at my hurt; </t><t>Let them be <f>[13†]</f>clothed with shame and dishonor </t><t>Who exalt themselves against me.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Let them shout for joy and be glad, </t><t>Who favor my righteous cause; </t><t>And let them say continually, </t><t>“Let the LORD be magnified, </t><t>Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”</t>


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<t>And my tongue shall speak of Your righteousness </t><t><i>And</i> of Your praise all the day long.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David the servant of the LORD.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: </t><t> <f>[1†]</f><i>There</i> <i>is</i> no fear of God before his eyes.</t>


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<t>For he flatters himself in his own eyes, </t><t>When he finds out his iniquity <i>and</i> when he hates.</t>


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<t>The words of his mouth <i>are</i> wickedness and deceit; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>He has ceased to be wise <i>and</i> to do good.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He devises wickedness on his bed; </t><t>He sets himself <f>[4†]</f>in a way <i>that</i> <i>is</i> not good; </t><t>He does not abhor <f>[5†]</f>evil.</t>


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<t>Your mercy, O LORD, <i>is</i> in the heavens; </t><t>Your faithfulness <i>reaches</i> to the clouds.</t>


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<t>Your righteousness <i>is</i> like the great mountains; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Your judgments <i>are</i> a great deep; </t><t>O LORD, You preserve man and beast.</t>


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<t>How precious <i>is</i> Your lovingkindness, O God! </t><t>Therefore the children of men <f>[7†]</f>put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, </t><t>And You give them drink from <f>[9†]</f>the river of Your pleasures.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>For with You <i>is</i> the fountain of life; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>In Your light we see light.</t>


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<t>Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, </t><t>And Your righteousness to the upright in heart.</t>


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<t>Let not the foot of pride come against me, </t><t>And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.</t>


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<t>There the workers of iniquity have fallen; </t><t>They have been cast down and are not able to rise.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Do <f>[1†]</f> not fret because of evildoers, </t><t>Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.</t>


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<t>For they shall soon be cut down <f>[2†]</f>like the grass, </t><t>And wither as the green herb.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Delight yourself also in the LORD, </t><t>And He shall give you the desires of your <f>[4†]</f>heart.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Commit your way to the LORD, </t><t>Trust also in Him, </t><t>And He shall bring <i>it</i> to pass.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, </t><t>And your justice as the noonday.</t>


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<t>Rest in the LORD, <f>[7†]</f>and wait patiently for Him; </t><t>Do not fret because of him who <f>[8†]</f>prospers in his way, </t><t>Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Do not fret—<i>it</i> only <i>causes</i> harm.</t>


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<t>For evildoers shall be cut off; </t><t>But those who wait on the LORD, </t><t>They shall <f>[11†]</f>inherit the earth.</t>


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<t>For <f>[12†]</f>yet a little while and the wicked <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> no <i>more;</i> </t><t>Indeed, <f>[13†]</f>you will look carefully for his place, </t><t>But it <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> no <i>more.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>But the meek shall inherit the earth, </t><t>And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.</t>


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<t>The wicked have drawn the sword </t><t>And have bent their bow, </t><t>To cast down the poor and needy, </t><t>To slay those who are of upright conduct.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>A little that a righteous man has </t><t><i>Is</i> better than the riches of many wicked.</t>


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<t>They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, </t><t>And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.</t>


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<t>But the wicked shall perish; </t><t>And the enemies of the LORD, </t><t>Like the splendor of the meadows, shall vanish. </t><t>Into smoke they shall vanish away.</t>


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<t>The wicked borrows and does not repay, </t><t>But <f>[19†]</f>the righteous shows mercy and gives.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>For <i>those</i> blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, </t><t>But <i>those</i> cursed by Him shall be cut off.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>The steps of a <i>good</i> man are ordered by the LORD, </t><t>And He delights in his way.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; </t><t>For the LORD upholds <i>him</i> <i>with</i> His hand.</t>


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<t>I have been young, and <i>now</i> am old; </t><t>Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, </t><t>Nor his descendants begging bread.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> ever merciful, and lends; </t><t>And his descendants <i>are</i> blessed.</t>


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<t>For the LORD loves justice, </t><t>And does not forsake His saints; </t><t>They are preserved forever, </t><t>But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, </t><t>And his tongue talks of justice.</t>


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<t>The LORD <f>[27†]</f>will not leave him in his hand, </t><t>Nor condemn him when he is judged.</t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>Wait on the LORD, </t><t>And keep His way, </t><t>And He shall exalt you to inherit the land; </t><t>When the wicked are cut off, you shall see <i>it.</i></t>


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<t>I have seen the wicked in great power, </t><t>And spreading himself like a native green tree.</t>


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<t>Yet he passed away, and behold, he <i>was</i> no <i>more;</i> </t><t>Indeed I sought him, but he could not be found.</t>


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<t>Mark the blameless <i>man,</i> and observe the upright; </t><t>For the future of <i>that</i> man <i>is</i> peace.</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>But the transgressors shall be destroyed together; </t><t>The future of the wicked shall be cut off.</t>


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<t>But the salvation of the righteous <i>is</i> from the LORD; </t><t><i>He</i> <i>is</i> their strength <f>[30†]</f>in the time of trouble.</t>


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<t>And <f>[31†]</f>the LORD shall help them and deliver them; </t><t>He shall deliver them from the wicked, </t><t>And save them, </t><t> <f>[32†]</f>Because they trust in Him.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David. <f>[1†]</f>To bring to remembrance.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O LORD, do not <f>[2†]</f>rebuke me in Your wrath, </t><t>Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure!</t>


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<t><i>There</i> <i>is</i> no soundness in my flesh </t><t>Because of Your anger, </t><t>Nor <i>any</i> health in my bones </t><t>Because of my sin.</t>


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<t>For my iniquities have gone over my head; </t><t>Like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.</t>


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<t>For my loins are full of inflammation, </t><t>And <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no soundness in my flesh.</t>


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<t>My heart pants, my strength fails me; </t><t>As for the light of my eyes, it also has gone from me.</t>


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<t>My loved ones and my friends <f>[3†]</f>stand aloof from my plague, </t><t>And my relatives stand afar off.</t>


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<t>Those also who seek my life lay snares <i>for</i> <i>me;</i> </t><t>Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, </t><t>And plan deception all the day long.</t>


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<t>But I, like a deaf <i>man,</i> do not hear; </t><t>And <i>I</i> <i>am</i> like a mute <i>who</i> does not open his mouth.</t>


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<t>For I said, <i>“Hear me,</i> lest they rejoice over me, </t><t>Lest, when my foot slips, they exalt <i>themselves</i> against me.”</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>For I <i>am</i> ready to fall, </t><t>And my sorrow <i>is</i> continually before me.</t>


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<t>For I will <f>[6†]</f>declare my iniquity; </t><t>I will be <f>[7†]</f>in anguish over my sin.</t>


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<t>But my enemies <i>are</i> vigorous, <i>and</i> they are strong; </t><t>And those who hate me wrongfully have multiplied.</t>


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<t>Those also <f>[8†]</f>who render evil for good, </t><t>They are my adversaries, because I follow <i>what</i> <i>is</i> good.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I said, “I will guard my ways, </t><t>Lest I sin with my <f>[1†]</f>tongue; </t><t>I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, </t><t>While the wicked are before me.”</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>I was mute with silence, </t><t>I held my peace <i>even</i> from good; </t><t>And my sorrow was stirred up.</t>


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<t>My heart was hot within me; </t><t>While I was musing, the fire burned. </t><t><i>Then</i> I spoke with my tongue:</t>


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<t>“LORD, <f>[3†]</f>make me to know my end, </t><t>And what <i>is</i> the measure of my days, </t><t><i>That</i> I may know how frail I <i>am.</i></t>


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<t>Indeed, You have made my days <i>as</i> handbreadths, </t><t>And my age <i>is</i> as nothing before You; </t><t>Certainly every man at his best state <i>is</i> but <f>[4†]</f>vapor. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Surely every man walks about like a shadow; </t><t>Surely they busy themselves in vain; </t><t>He heaps up <i>riches,</i> </t><t>And does not know who will gather them.</t>


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<t>Deliver me from all my transgressions; </t><t>Do not make me <f>[6†]</f>the reproach of the foolish.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>I was mute, I did not open my mouth, </t><t>Because it was <f>[8†]</f>You who did <i>it.</i></t>


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<t>When with rebukes You correct man for iniquity, </t><t>You make his beauty <f>[10†]</f>melt away like a moth; </t><t>Surely every man <i>is</i> vapor. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>“Hear my prayer, O LORD, </t><t>And give ear to my cry; </t><t>Do not be silent at my tears; </t><t>For I <i>am</i> a stranger with You, </t><t>A sojourner, <f>[11†]</f>as all my fathers <i>were.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Remove Your gaze from me, that I may regain strength, </t><t>Before I go away and <f>[13†]</f>am no more.”</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I <f>[1†]</f>waited patiently for the LORD; </t><t>And He inclined to me, </t><t>And heard my cry.</t>


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<t>He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, </t><t>Out of <f>[2†]</f>the miry clay, </t><t>And <f>[3†]</f>set my feet upon a rock, </t><t><i>And</i> established my steps.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>He has put a new song in my mouth— </t><t>Praise to our God; </t><t>Many will see <i>it</i> and fear, </t><t>And will trust in the LORD.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Blessed <i>is</i> that man who makes the LORD his trust, </t><t>And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Many, O LORD my God, <i>are</i> Your wonderful works </t><t><i>Which</i> You have done; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>And Your thoughts toward us </t><t>Cannot be recounted to You in order; </t><t><i>If</i> I would declare and speak <i>of</i> <i>them,</i> </t><t>They are more than can be numbered.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Sacrifice and offering You did not desire; </t><t>My ears You have opened. </t><t>Burnt offering and sin offering You did not require.</t>


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<t>Then I said, “Behold, I come; </t><t>In the scroll of the book <i>it</i> <i>is</i> written of me.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>I delight to do Your will, O my God, </t><t>And Your law <i>is</i> <f>[10†]</f>within my heart.”</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness </t><t>In the great assembly; </t><t>Indeed, <f>[12†]</f>I do not restrain my lips, </t><t>O LORD, You Yourself know.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; </t><t>I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; </t><t>I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth </t><t>From the great assembly.</t>


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<t>Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O LORD; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me.</t>


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<t>For innumerable evils have surrounded me; </t><t> <f>[15†]</f>My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; </t><t>They are more than the hairs of my head; </t><t>Therefore my heart fails me.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion </t><t>Who seek to destroy my life; </t><t>Let them be driven backward and brought to dishonor </t><t>Who wish me evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; </t><t>Let such as love Your salvation <f>[20†]</f>say continually, </t><t>“The LORD be magnified!”</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>But I <i>am</i> poor and needy; </t><t> <f>[22†]</f><i>Yet</i> the LORD thinks upon me. </t><t>You <i>are</i> my help and my deliverer; </t><t>Do not delay, O my God.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Blessed <i>is</i> he who considers the poor; </t><t>The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.</t>


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<t>The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive, </t><t><i>And</i> he will be blessed on the earth; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies.</t>


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<t>The LORD will strengthen him on his bed of illness; </t><t>You will sustain him on his sickbed.</t>


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<t>I said, “LORD, be merciful to me; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.”</t>


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<t>And if he comes to see <i>me,</i> he speaks lies; </t><t>His heart gathers iniquity to itself; </t><t><i>When</i> he goes out, he tells <i>it.</i></t>


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<t>“An evil disease,” <i>they</i> <i>say,</i> “clings to him. </t><t>And <i>now</i> that he lies down, he will rise up no more.”</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Who ate my bread, </t><t>Has lifted up <i>his</i> heel against me.</t>


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<t>By this I know that You are well pleased with me, </t><t>Because my enemy does not triumph over me.</t>


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<t>As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, </t><t>And <f>[5†]</f>set me before Your face forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel </t><t>From everlasting to everlasting! </t><t>Amen and Amen.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> As the deer pants for the water brooks, </t><t>So pants my soul for You, O God.</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>My soul thirsts for God, for the <f>[2†]</f>living God. </t><t>When shall I come and appear before God?</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>My tears have been my food day and night, </t><t>While they continually say to me, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>“Where <i>is</i> your God?”</t>


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<t>When I remember these <i>things,</i> </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>I pour out my soul within me. </t><t>For I used to go with the multitude; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>I went with them to the house of God, </t><t>With the voice of joy and praise, </t><t>With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Why are you cast down, O my soul? </t><t>And <i>why</i> are you disquieted within me? </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him </t><t><i>For</i> the help of His countenance.</t>


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<t>O my God, my soul is cast down within me; </t><t>Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, </t><t>And from the heights of Hermon, </t><t>From the Hill Mizar.</t>


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<t>Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>All Your waves and billows have gone over me.</t>


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<t>The LORD will <f>[10†]</f>command His lovingkindness in the daytime, </t><t>And <f>[11†]</f>in the night His song <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> with me— </t><t>A prayer to the God of my life.</t>


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<t>I will say to God my Rock, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>“Why have You forgotten me? </t><t>Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”</t>


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<t><i>As</i> with a breaking of my bones, </t><t>My enemies reproach me, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>While they say to me all day long, </t><t>“Where <i>is</i> your God?”</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Why are you cast down, O my soul? </t><t>And why are you disquieted within me? </t><t>Hope in God; </t><t>For I shall yet praise Him, </t><t>The help of my countenance and my God.</t>


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<pb/><t>Vindicate <f>[1†]</f>me, O God, </t><t>And <f>[2†]</f>plead my cause against an ungodly nation; </t><t>Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!</t>


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<t>For You <i>are</i> the God of my strength; </t><t>Why do You cast me off? </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! </t><t>Let them lead me; </t><t>Let them bring me to <f>[5†]</f>Your holy hill </t><t>And to Your tabernacle.</t>


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<t>Then I will go to the altar of God, </t><t>To God my exceeding joy; </t><t>And on the harp I will praise You, </t><t>O God, my God.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Why are you cast down, O my soul? </t><t>And why are you disquieted within me? </t><t>Hope in God; </t><t>For I shall yet praise Him, </t><t>The help of my countenance and my God.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A <f>[1†]</f>Contemplation of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> We have heard with our ears, O God, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Our fathers have told us, </t><t>The deeds You did in their days, </t><t>In days of old:</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>You drove out the nations with Your hand, </t><t>But them You planted; </t><t>You afflicted the peoples, and cast them out.</t>


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<t>For <f>[4†]</f>they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, </t><t>Nor did their own arm save them; </t><t>But it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Because You favored them.</t>


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<t>Through You <f>[7†]</f>we will push down our enemies; </t><t>Through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>In God we boast all day long, </t><t>And praise Your name forever. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>But <f>[10†]</f>You have cast <i>us</i> off and put us to shame, </t><t>And You do not go out with our armies.</t>


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<t>You make us <f>[11†]</f>turn back from the enemy, </t><t>And those who hate us have taken spoil for themselves.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>You have given us up like sheep <i>intended</i> for food, </t><t>And have <f>[13†]</f>scattered us among the nations.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>You sell Your people for <i>next</i> <i>to</i> nothing, </t><t>And are not enriched by selling them.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>You make us a reproach to our neighbors, </t><t>A scorn and a derision to those all around us.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>You make us a byword among the nations, </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>A shaking of the head among the peoples.</t>


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<t>Because of the voice of him who reproaches and reviles, </t><t> <f>[18†]</f>Because of the enemy and the avenger.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>All this has come upon us; </t><t>But we have not forgotten You, </t><t>Nor have we dealt falsely with Your covenant.</t>


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<t>Our heart has not turned back, </t><t> <f>[20†]</f>Nor have our steps departed from Your way;</t>


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<t>But You have severely broken us in <f>[21†]</f>the place of jackals, </t><t>And covered us <f>[22†]</f>with the shadow of death.</t>


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<t>If we had forgotten the name of our God, </t><t>Or <f>[23†]</f>stretched out our hands to a foreign god,</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>Yet for Your sake we are killed all day long; </t><t>We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? </t><t>Arise! Do not cast <i>us</i> off forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[27†]</f>Why do You hide Your face, </t><t><i>And</i> forget our affliction and our oppression?</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> My heart is overflowing with a good theme; </t><t>I recite my composition concerning the King; </t><t>My tongue <i>is</i> the pen of a ready writer.</t>


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<t>You are fairer than the sons of men; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Grace is poured upon Your lips; </t><t>Therefore God has blessed You forever.</t>


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<t>Gird Your <f>[3†]</f>sword upon <i>Your</i> thigh, <f>[4†]</f>O Mighty One, </t><t>With Your <f>[5†]</f>glory and Your majesty.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, <i>and</i> righteousness; </t><t>And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.</t>


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<t>Your arrows <i>are</i> sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; </t><t>The peoples fall under You.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Your throne, O God, <i>is</i> forever and ever; </t><t>A <f>[8†]</f>scepter of righteousness <i>is</i> the scepter of Your kingdom.</t>


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<t>You love righteousness and hate wickedness; </t><t>Therefore God, Your God, has <f>[9†]</f>anointed You </t><t>With the oil of <f>[10†]</f>gladness more than Your companions.</t>


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<t>All Your garments <i>are</i> <f>[11†]</f>scented with myrrh and aloes <i>and</i> cassia, </t><t>Out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made You glad.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Kings’ daughters <i>are</i> among Your honorable women; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.</t>


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<t>Listen, O daughter, </t><t>Consider and incline your ear; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Forget your own people also, and your father’s house;</t>


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<t>So the King will greatly desire your beauty; </t><t> <f>[15†]</f>Because He <i>is</i> your Lord, worship Him.</t>


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<t>And the daughter of Tyre <i>will</i> <i>come</i> with a gift; </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>The rich among the people will seek your favor.</t>


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<t>The royal daughter <i>is</i> all glorious within <i>the</i> <i>palace;</i> </t><t>Her clothing <i>is</i> woven with gold.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors; </t><t>The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to You.</t>


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<t>With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; </t><t>They shall enter the King’s palace.</t>


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<t>Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, </t><t> <f>[18†]</f>Whom You shall make princes in all the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; </t><t>Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of the sons of Korah. A Song <f>[1†]</f>for Alamoth.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> God <i>is</i> our <f>[2†]</f>refuge and strength, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>A very present help in trouble.</t>


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<t>Therefore we will not fear, </t><t>Even though the earth be removed, </t><t>And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f><i>Though</i> its waters roar <i>and</i> be troubled, </t><t><i>Though</i> the mountains shake with its swelling. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t><i>There</i> <i>is</i> a <f>[5†]</f>river whose streams shall make glad the <f>[6†]</f>city of God, </t><t>The holy <i>place</i> of the tabernacle of the Most High.</t>


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<t>God <i>is</i> <f>[7†]</f>in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; </t><t>God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; </t><t>He uttered His voice, the earth melted.</t>


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<t>The <f>[9†]</f>LORD of hosts <i>is</i> with us; </t><t>The God of Jacob <i>is</i> our refuge. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>He burns the chariot in the fire.</t>


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<t>Be still, and know that I <i>am</i> God; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>I will be exalted among the nations, </t><t>I will be exalted in the earth!</t>


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<t>The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> with us; </t><t>The God of Jacob <i>is</i> our refuge. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! </t><t>Shout to God with the voice of triumph!</t>


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<t>For the LORD Most High <i>is</i> awesome; </t><t><i>He</i> <i>is</i> a great <f>[1†]</f>King over all the earth.</t>


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<t>He will choose our <f>[3†]</f>inheritance for us, </t><t>The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>For God <i>is</i> the King of all the earth; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Sing praises with understanding.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>God reigns over the nations; </t><t>God <f>[8†]</f>sits on His <f>[9†]</f>holy throne.</t>


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<t>The princes of the people have gathered together, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>The people of the God of Abraham. </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>For the shields of the earth <i>belong</i> to God; </t><t>He is greatly exalted.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised </t><t>In the <f>[1†]</f>city of our God, </t><t><i>In</i> His holy mountain.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Beautiful in elevation, </t><t>The joy of the whole earth, </t><t><i>Is</i> Mount Zion <i>on</i> the sides of the north, </t><t>The city of the great King.</t>


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<t>Fear <f>[4†]</f>took hold of them there, </t><t><i>And</i> pain, as of a woman in birth pangs,</t>


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<t>As we have heard, </t><t>So we have seen </t><t>In the city of the LORD of hosts, </t><t>In the city of our God: </t><t>God will <f>[6†]</f>establish it forever. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>We have thought, O God, on <f>[7†]</f>Your lovingkindness, </t><t>In the midst of Your temple.</t>


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<t>According to <f>[8†]</f>Your name, O God, </t><t>So <i>is</i> Your praise to the ends of the earth; </t><t>Your right hand is full of righteousness.</t>


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<t>Let Mount Zion rejoice, </t><t>Let the daughters of Judah be glad, </t><t>Because of Your judgments.</t>


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<t>Mark well her bulwarks; </t><t>Consider her palaces; </t><t>That you may <f>[9†]</f>tell <i>it</i> to the generation following.</t>


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<t>For this <i>is</i> God, </t><t>Our God forever and ever; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>He will be our guide </t><t><i>Even</i> to death.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear this, all peoples; </t><t>Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,</t>


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<t>My mouth shall speak wisdom, </t><t>And the meditation of my heart <i>shall</i> <i>give</i> understanding.</t>


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<t>Why should I fear in the days of evil, </t><t><i>When</i> the iniquity at my heels surrounds me?</t>


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<t>Those who <f>[1†]</f>trust in their wealth </t><t>And boast in the multitude of their riches,</t>


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<t>None <i>of</i> <i>them</i> can by any means redeem <i>his</i> brother, </t><t>Nor <f>[2†]</f>give to God a ransom for him—</t>


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<t>For <f>[3†]</f>the redemption of their souls <i>is</i> costly, </t><t>And it shall cease forever—</t>


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<t>For he sees wise men die; </t><t>Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, </t><t>And leave their wealth to others.</t>


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<t>Their inner thought <i>is</i> <i>that</i> their houses <i>will</i> <i>last</i> forever, </t><t>Their dwelling places to all generations; </t><t>They <f>[5†]</f>call <i>their</i> lands after their own names.</t>


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<t>Nevertheless man, <i>though</i> in honor, does not remain; </t><t>He is like the beasts <i>that</i> perish.</t>


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<t>This is the way of those who <i>are</i> <f>[6†]</f>foolish, </t><t>And of their posterity who approve their sayings. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Like sheep they are laid in the grave; </t><t>Death shall feed on them; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>And their beauty shall be consumed in the grave, far from their dwelling.</t>


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<t>But God <f>[9†]</f>will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, </t><t>For He shall <f>[10†]</f>receive me. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, </t><t>When the glory of his house is increased;</t>


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<t>Though while he lives <f>[11†]</f>he blesses himself </t><t>(For <i>men</i> will praise you when you do well for yourself),</t>


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<t>A man <i>who</i> <i>is</i> in honor, yet does not understand, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>Is like the beasts <i>that</i> perish.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The <f>[1†]</f>Mighty One, God the LORD, </t><t>Has spoken and called the earth </t><t>From the rising of the sun to its going down.</t>


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<t>Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>A fire shall devour before Him, </t><t>And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>He shall call to the heavens from above, </t><t>And to the earth, that He may judge His people:</t>


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<t>“Gather <f>[5†]</f>My saints together to Me, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”</t>


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<t>Let the <f>[7†]</f>heavens declare His righteousness, </t><t>For <f>[8†]</f>God Himself <i>is</i> Judge. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>“Hear, O My people, and I will speak, </t><t>O Israel, and I will testify against you; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>I <i>am</i> God, your God!</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>I will not rebuke you <f>[11†]</f>for your sacrifices </t><t>Or your burnt offerings, </t><t><i>Which</i> <i>are</i> continually before Me.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>I will not take a bull from your house, </t><t><i>Nor</i> goats out of your folds.</t>


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<t>For every beast of the forest <i>is</i> Mine, </t><t><i>And</i> the cattle on a thousand hills.</t>


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<t>I know all the birds of the mountains, </t><t>And the wild beasts of the field <i>are</i> Mine.</t>


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<t>“If I were hungry, I would not tell you; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>For the world <i>is</i> Mine, and all its fullness.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Offer to God thanksgiving, </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>pay your vows to the Most High.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Call upon Me in the day of trouble; </t><t>I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”</t>


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<t>But to the wicked God says: </t><t>“What <i>right</i> have you to declare My statutes, </t><t>Or take My covenant in your mouth,</t>


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<t>When you saw a thief, you <f>[19†]</f>consented with him, </t><t>And have been a <f>[20†]</f>partaker with adulterers.</t>


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<t>These <i>things</i> you have done, and I kept silent; </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>You thought that I was altogether like you; </t><t><i>But</i> I will rebuke you, </t><t>And <f>[23†]</f>set <i>them</i> in order before your eyes.</t>


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<t>“Now consider this, you who <f>[24†]</f>forget God, </t><t>Lest I tear <i>you</i> in pieces, </t><t>And <i>there</i> <i>be</i> none to deliver:</t>


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<t>Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; </t><t>And <f>[25†]</f>to him who orders <i>his</i> conduct <i>aright</i> </t><t>I will show the salvation of God.”</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David <f>[1†]</f>when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Have mercy upon me, O God, </t><t>According to Your lovingkindness; </t><t>According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Blot out my transgressions.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Against You, You only, have I sinned, </t><t>And done <i>this</i> evil <f>[5†]</f>in Your sight— </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>That You may be found just when You speak, </t><t><i>And</i> blameless when You judge.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, </t><t>And in sin my mother conceived me.</t>


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<t>Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, </t><t>And in the hidden <i>part</i> You will make me to know wisdom.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; </t><t>Wash me, and I shall be <f>[9†]</f>whiter than snow.</t>


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<t>Make me hear joy and gladness, </t><t><i>That</i> the bones You have broken <f>[10†]</f>may rejoice.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Create in me a clean heart, O God, </t><t>And renew a steadfast spirit within me.</t>


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<t>Do not cast me away from Your presence, </t><t>And do not take Your <f>[12†]</f>Holy Spirit from me.</t>


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<t>Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, </t><t>And uphold me <i>by</i> <i>Your</i> <f>[13†]</f>generous Spirit.</t>


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<t><i>Then</i> I will teach transgressors Your ways, </t><t>And sinners shall be converted to You.</t>


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<t>Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, </t><t>The God of my salvation, </t><t><i>And</i> my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.</t>


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<t>For <f>[14†]</f>You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give <i>it;</i> </t><t>You do not delight in burnt offering.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>The sacrifices of God <i>are</i> a broken spirit, </t><t>A broken and a contrite heart— </t><t>These, O God, You will not despise.</t>


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<t>Then You shall be pleased with <f>[16†]</f>the sacrifices of righteousness, </t><t>With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; </t><t>Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of David <f>[1†]</f>when Doeg the Edomite went and <f>[2†]</f>told Saul, and said to him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.”</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? </t><t>The goodness of God <i>endures</i> continually.</t>


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<t>You love evil more than good, </t><t>Lying rather than speaking righteousness. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>God shall likewise destroy you forever; </t><t>He shall take you away, and pluck you out of <i>your</i> dwelling place, </t><t>And uproot you from the land of the living. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>“Here is the man <i>who</i> did not make God his strength, </t><t>But trusted in the abundance of his riches, </t><t><i>And</i> strengthened himself in his wickedness.”</t>


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<t>But I <i>am</i> <f>[3†]</f>like a green olive tree in the house of God; </t><t>I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.</t>


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<t>I will praise You forever, </t><t>Because You have done <i>it;</i> </t><t>And in the presence of Your saints </t><t>I will wait on Your name, for <i>it</i> is good.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath.” A Contemplation of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The <f>[1†]</f>fool has said in his heart, </t><t>“<i>There</i> <i>is</i> no God.” </t><t>They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f><i>There</i> <i>is</i> none who does good.</t>


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<t>God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, </t><t>To see if there are <i>any</i> who understand, who <f>[3†]</f>seek God.</t>


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<t>Every one of them has turned aside; </t><t>They have together become corrupt; </t><t><i>There</i> <i>is</i> none who does good, </t><t>No, not one.</t>


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<t>Have the workers of iniquity <f>[4†]</f>no knowledge, </t><t>Who eat up my people <i>as</i> they eat bread, </t><t>And do not call upon God?</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>There they are in great fear </t><t><i>Where</i> no fear was, </t><t>For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; </t><t>You have put <i>them</i> to shame, </t><t>Because God has despised them.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! </t><t>When God brings back the captivity of His people, </t><t>Let Jacob rejoice <i>and</i> Israel be glad.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David <f>[1†]</f>when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?”</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Save me, O God, by Your name, </t><t>And vindicate me by Your strength.</t>


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<t>For strangers have risen up against me, </t><t>And oppressors have sought after my life; </t><t>They have not set God before them. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Behold, God <i>is</i> my helper; </t><t>The Lord <i>is</i> with those who uphold my life.</t>


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<t>I will freely sacrifice to You; </t><t>I will praise Your name, O LORD, for <i>it</i> <i>is</i> good.</t>


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<t>For He has delivered me out of all trouble; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>And my eye has seen <i>its</i> <i>desire</i> upon my enemies.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Give ear to my prayer, O God, </t><t>And do not hide Yourself from my supplication.</t>


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<t>Attend to me, and hear me; </t><t>I <f>[1†]</f>am restless in my complaint, and moan noisily,</t>


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<t>Because of the voice of the enemy, </t><t>Because of the oppression of the wicked; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>For they bring down trouble upon me, </t><t>And in wrath they hate me.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>My heart is severely pained within me, </t><t>And the terrors of death have fallen upon me.</t>


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<t>Indeed, I would wander far off, </t><t><i>And</i> remain in the wilderness. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>Destroy, O Lord, <i>and</i> divide their tongues, </t><t>For I have seen <f>[4†]</f>violence and strife in the city.</t>


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<t>Day and night they go around it on its walls; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Iniquity and trouble <i>are</i> also in the midst of it.</t>


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<t>Destruction <i>is</i> in its midst; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Oppression and deceit do not depart from its streets.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>For <i>it</i> <i>is</i> not an enemy <i>who</i> reproaches me; </t><t>Then I could bear <i>it.</i> </t><t>Nor <i>is</i> <i>it</i> one <i>who</i> hates me who has <f>[8†]</f>exalted <i>himself</i> against me; </t><t>Then I could hide from him.</t>


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<t>But <i>it</i> <i>was</i> you, a man my equal, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>My companion and my acquaintance.</t>


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<t>We took sweet counsel together, </t><t><i>And</i> <f>[10†]</f>walked to the house of God in the throng.</t>


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<t>Let death seize them; </t><t>Let them <f>[11†]</f>go down alive into hell, </t><t>For wickedness <i>is</i> in their dwellings <i>and</i> among them.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Evening and morning and at noon </t><t>I will pray, and cry aloud, </t><t>And He shall hear my voice.</t>


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<t>He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle <i>that</i> <i>was</i> against me, </t><t>For <f>[13†]</f>there were many against me.</t>


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<t>God will hear, and afflict them, </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Even He who abides from of old. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i> <pb/><t>Because they do not change, </t><t>Therefore they do not fear God.</t>


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<t>He has <f>[15†]</f>put forth his hands against those who <f>[16†]</f>were at peace with him; </t><t>He has broken his covenant.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f><i>The</i> <i>words</i> of his mouth were smoother than butter, </t><t>But war <i>was</i> in his heart; </t><t>His words were softer than oil, </t><t>Yet they <i>were</i> drawn swords.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>Cast your burden on the LORD, </t><t>And <f>[19†]</f>He shall sustain you; </t><t>He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.</t>


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<t>But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction; </t><t> <f>[20†]</f>Bloodthirsty and deceitful men <f>[21†]</f>shall not live out half their days; </t><t>But I will trust in You.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A Michtam of David when the <f>[1†]</f>Philistines captured him in Gath.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Be <f>[2†]</f>merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; </t><t>Fighting all day he oppresses me.</t>


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<t>My enemies would <f>[3†]</f>hound <i>me</i> all day, </t><t>For <i>there</i> <i>are</i> many who fight against me, O Most High.</t>


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<t>In God (I will praise His word), </t><t>In God I have put my trust; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>I will not fear. </t><t>What can flesh do to me?</t>


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<t>They gather together, </t><t>They hide, they mark my steps, </t><t>When they lie in wait for my life.</t>


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<t>You number my wanderings; </t><t>Put my tears into Your bottle; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f><i>Are</i> <i>they</i> not in Your book?</t>


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<t>When I cry out <i>to</i> <i>You,</i> </t><t>Then my enemies will turn back; </t><t>This I know, because <f>[6†]</f>God <i>is</i> for me.</t>


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<t>Vows <i>made</i> to You <i>are</i> <i>binding</i> upon me, O God; </t><t>I will render praises to You,</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>For You have delivered my soul from death. </t><t><i>Have</i> <i>You</i> not <i>kept</i> my feet from falling, </t><t>That I may walk before God </t><t>In the <f>[8†]</f>light of the living?</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David <f>[1†]</f>when he fled from Saul into the cave.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! </t><t>For my soul trusts in You; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Until <i>these</i> calamities have passed by.</t>


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<t>I will cry out to God Most High, </t><t>To God <f>[4†]</f>who performs <i>all</i> <i>things</i> for me.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He shall send from heaven and save me; </t><t>He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i> <pb/><t>God <f>[6†]</f>shall send forth His mercy and His truth.</t>


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<t>My soul <i>is</i> among lions; </t><t>I lie <i>among</i> the sons of men </t><t>Who are set on fire, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Whose teeth <i>are</i> spears and arrows, </t><t>And their tongue a sharp sword.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; </t><t><i>Let</i> Your glory <i>be</i> above all the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>They have prepared a net for my steps; </t><t>My soul is bowed down; </t><t>They have dug a pit before me; </t><t>Into the midst of it they <i>themselves</i> have fallen. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[10†]</f>My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; </t><t>I will sing and give praise.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; </t><t>I will sing to You among the nations.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; </t><t><i>Let</i> Your glory <i>be</i> above all the earth.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? </t><t>Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men?</t>


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<t>No, in heart you work wickedness; </t><t>You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>The wicked are estranged from the womb; </t><t>They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Their poison <i>is</i> like the poison of a serpent; </t><t><i>They</i> <i>are</i> like the deaf cobra <i>that</i> stops its ear,</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Break their teeth in their mouth, O God! </t><t>Break out the fangs of the young lions, O LORD!</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Let them flow away as waters <i>which</i> run continually; </t><t><i>When</i> he bends <i>his</i> <i>bow,</i> </t><t>Let his arrows be as if cut in pieces.</t>


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<t><i>Let</i> <i>them</i> <i>be</i> like a snail which melts away as it goes, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f><i>Like</i> a stillborn child of a woman, that they may not see the sun.</t>


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<t>Before your <f>[7†]</f>pots can feel <i>the</i> <i>burning</i> thorns, </t><t>He shall take them away <f>[8†]</f>as with a whirlwind, </t><t>As in His living and burning wrath.</t>


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<t>The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the <f>[9†]</f>vengeance; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>So that men will say, </t><t>“Surely <i>there</i> <i>is</i> a reward for the righteous; </t><t>Surely He is God who <f>[12†]</f>judges in the earth.”</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David <f>[1†]</f>when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; </t><t>Defend me from those who rise up against me.</t>


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<t>For look, they lie in wait for my life; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>The mighty gather against me, </t><t>Not <i>for</i> my transgression nor <i>for</i> my sin, O LORD.</t>


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<t>They run and prepare themselves through no fault <i>of</i> <i>mine.</i> </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Awake to help me, and behold!</t>


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<t>You therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, </t><t>Awake to punish all the nations; </t><t>Do not be merciful to any wicked transgressors. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[4†]</f>At evening they return, </t><t>They growl like a dog, </t><t>And go all around the city.</t>


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<t>Indeed, they belch with their mouth; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Swords <i>are</i> in their lips; </t><t>For <i>they</i> <i>say,</i> <f>[6†]</f>“Who hears?”</t>


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<t>But <f>[7†]</f>You, O LORD, shall laugh at them; </t><t>You shall have all the nations in derision.</t>


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<t>My God of mercy shall <f>[9†]</f>come to meet me; </t><t>God shall let <f>[10†]</f>me see <i>my</i> <i>desire</i> on my enemies.</t>


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<t>Do not slay them, lest my people forget; </t><t>Scatter them by Your power, </t><t>And bring them down, </t><t>O Lord our shield.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f><i>For</i> the sin of their mouth <i>and</i> the words of their lips, </t><t>Let them even be taken in their pride, </t><t>And for the cursing and lying <i>which</i> they speak.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Consume <i>them</i> in wrath, consume <i>them,</i> </t><t>That they <i>may</i> not <i>be;</i> </t><t>And <f>[13†]</f>let them know that God rules in Jacob </t><t>To the ends of the earth. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>And <f>[14†]</f>at evening they return, </t><t>They growl like a dog, </t><t>And go all around the city.</t>


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<t>But I will sing of Your power; </t><t>Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; </t><t>For You have been my defense </t><t>And refuge in the day of my trouble.</t>


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<t>To You, <f>[16†]</f>O my Strength, I will sing praises; </t><t>For God <i>is</i> my defense, </t><t>My God of mercy.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>Set to “Lily of the Testimony.” A Michtam of David. For teaching. <f>[2†]</f>When he fought against Mesopotamia and Syria of Zobah, and Joab returned and killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O God, <f>[3†]</f>You have cast us off; </t><t>You have broken us down; </t><t>You have been displeased; </t><t>Oh, restore us again!</t>


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<t>You have made the earth tremble; </t><t>You have broken it; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Heal its breaches, for it is shaking.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>You have shown Your people hard things; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>You have made us drink the wine of confusion.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>You have given a banner to those who fear You, </t><t>That it may be displayed because of the truth. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[8†]</f>That Your beloved may be delivered, </t><t>Save <i>with</i> Your right hand, and hear me.</t>


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<t>God has <f>[9†]</f>spoken in His holiness: </t><t>“I will rejoice; </t><t>I will <f>[10†]</f>divide <f>[11†]</f>Shechem </t><t>And measure out <f>[12†]</f>the Valley of Succoth.</t>


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<t>Gilead <i>is</i> Mine, and Manasseh <i>is</i> Mine; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>Ephraim also <i>is</i> the helmet for My head; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Judah <i>is</i> My lawgiver.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Moab <i>is</i> My washpot; </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>Over Edom I will cast My shoe; </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>Philistia, shout in triumph because of Me.”</t>


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<t><i>Is</i> <i>it</i> not You, O God, <f>[18†]</f><i>who</i> cast us off? </t><t>And You, O God, <i>who</i> did <f>[19†]</f>not go out with our armies?</t>


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<t>Through God <f>[21†]</f>we will do valiantly, </t><t>For <i>it</i> <i>is</i> He <i>who</i> shall tread down our enemies.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear my cry, O God; </t><t>Attend to my prayer.</t>


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<t>From the end of the earth I will cry to You, </t><t>When my heart is overwhelmed; </t><t>Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.</t>


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<t>I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>For You, O God, have heard my vows; </t><t>You have given <i>me</i> the heritage of those who fear Your name.</t>


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<t>He shall abide before God forever. </t><t>Oh, prepare mercy <f>[3†]</f>and truth, <i>which</i> may preserve him!</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. To <f>[1†]</f>Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Truly <f>[2†]</f>my soul silently <i>waits</i> for God; </t><t>From Him <i>comes</i> my salvation.</t>


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<t>He only <i>is</i> my rock and my salvation; </t><t><i>He</i> <i>is</i> my defense; </t><t>I shall not be greatly <f>[3†]</f>moved.</t>


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<t>How long will you attack a man? </t><t>You shall be slain, all of you, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.</t>


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<t>They only consult to cast <i>him</i> down from his high position; </t><t>They <f>[5†]</f>delight in lies; </t><t>They bless with their mouth, </t><t>But they curse inwardly. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>He only <i>is</i> my rock and my salvation; </t><t><i>He</i> <i>is</i> my defense; </t><t>I shall not be moved.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>In God <i>is</i> my salvation and my glory; </t><t>The rock of my strength, </t><t><i>And</i> my refuge, <i>is</i> in God.</t>


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<t>Trust in Him at all times, you people; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Pour out your heart before Him; </t><t>God <i>is</i> a refuge for us. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[8†]</f>Surely men of low degree <i>are</i> a vapor, </t><t>Men of high degree <i>are</i> a lie; </t><t>If they are weighed on the scales, </t><t>They <i>are</i> altogether <i>lighter</i> than vapor.</t>


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<t>Do not trust in oppression, </t><t>Nor vainly hope in robbery; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>If riches increase, </t><t>Do not set <i>your</i> heart <i>on</i> <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>God has spoken once, </t><t>Twice I have heard this: </t><t>That power <i>belongs</i> to God.</t>


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<t>Also to You, O Lord, <i>belongs</i> mercy; </t><t>For <f>[10†]</f>You render to each one according to his work.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David <f>[1†]</f>when he was in the wilderness of Judah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O God, You <i>are</i> my God; </t><t>Early will I seek You; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>My soul thirsts for You; </t><t>My flesh longs for You </t><t>In a dry and thirsty land </t><t>Where there is no water.</t>


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<t>So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, </t><t>To see <f>[3†]</f>Your power and Your glory.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Because Your lovingkindness <i>is</i> better than life, </t><t>My lips shall praise You.</t>


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<t>My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, </t><t>And my mouth shall praise <i>You</i> with joyful lips.</t>


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<t>When <f>[6†]</f>I remember You on my bed, </t><t>I meditate on You in the <i>night</i> watches.</t>


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<t>But those <i>who</i> seek my life, to destroy <i>it,</i> </t><t>Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.</t>


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<t>But the king shall rejoice in God; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Everyone who swears by Him shall glory; </t><t>But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation; </t><t>Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.</t>


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<t>Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, </t><t>From the rebellion of the workers of iniquity,</t>


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<t>Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>And bend <i>their</i> <i>bows</i> <i>to</i> <i>shoot</i> their arrows—bitter words,</t>


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<t>That they may shoot in secret at the blameless; </t><t>Suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear.</t>


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<t>They encourage themselves <i>in</i> an evil matter; </t><t>They talk of laying snares secretly; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>They say, “Who will see them?”</t>


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<t>They devise iniquities: </t><t>“We have perfected a shrewd scheme.” </t><t>Both the inward thought and the heart of man are deep.</t>


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<t>So He will make them stumble over their own tongue; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>All who see them shall flee away.</t>


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<t>All men shall fear, </t><t>And shall <f>[4†]</f>declare the work of God; </t><t>For they shall wisely consider His doing.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and trust in Him. </t><t>And all the upright in heart shall glory.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; </t><t>And to You the vow shall be performed.</t>


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<t>Iniquities prevail against me; </t><t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> our transgressions, </t><t>You will <f>[2†]</f>provide atonement for them.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Blessed <i>is</i> <i>the</i> <i>man</i> You <f>[4†]</f>choose, </t><t>And cause to approach <i>You,</i> </t><t><i>That</i> he may dwell in Your courts. </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, </t><t>Of Your holy temple.</t>


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<t><i>By</i> awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, </t><t>O God of our salvation, </t><t><i>You</i> <i>who</i> <i>are</i> the confidence of all the ends of the earth, </t><t>And of the far-off seas;</t>


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<t>Who established the mountains by His strength, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f><i>Being</i> clothed with power;</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>You who still the noise of the seas, </t><t>The noise of their waves, </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>And the tumult of the peoples.</t>


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<t>They also who dwell in the farthest parts are afraid of Your signs; </t><t>You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.</t>


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<t>You visit the earth and <f>[9†]</f>water it, </t><t>You greatly enrich it; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>The river of God is full of water; </t><t>You provide their grain, </t><t>For so You have prepared it.</t>


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<t>You water its ridges abundantly, </t><t>You settle its furrows; </t><t>You make it soft with showers, </t><t>You bless its growth.</t>


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<t>They drop <i>on</i> the pastures of the wilderness, </t><t>And the little hills rejoice on every side.</t>


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<t>The pastures are clothed with flocks; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>The valleys also are covered with grain; </t><t>They shout for joy, they also sing.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Make <f>[1†]</f>a joyful shout to God, all the earth!</t>


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<t>Say to God, </t><t>“How <f>[2†]</f>awesome are Your works! </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Through the greatness of Your power </t><t>Your enemies shall submit themselves to You.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>All the earth shall worship You </t><t>And sing praises to You; </t><t>They shall sing praises <i>to</i> Your name.” </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Come and see the works of God; </t><t><i>He</i> <i>is</i> awesome <i>in</i> <i>His</i> doing toward the sons of men.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He turned the sea into dry <i>land;</i> </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>They went through the river on foot. </t><t>There we will rejoice in Him.</t>


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<t>He rules by His power forever; </t><t>His eyes observe the nations; </t><t>Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>For <f>[7†]</f>You, O God, have tested us; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>You have refined us as silver is refined.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>You have caused men to ride over our heads; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>We went through fire and through water; </t><t>But You brought us out to rich <i>fulfillment.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>I will go into Your house with burnt offerings; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>I will pay You my vows,</t>


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<t>I will offer You burnt sacrifices of fat animals, </t><t>With the sweet aroma of rams; </t><t>I will offer bulls with goats. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Come <i>and</i> hear, all you who fear God, </t><t>And I will declare what He has done for my soul.</t>


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<t><i>But</i> certainly God <f>[15†]</f>has heard <i>me;</i> </t><t>He has attended to the voice of my prayer.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>be</i> God, </t><t>Who has not turned away my prayer, </t><t>Nor His mercy from me!</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> God be merciful to us and bless us, </t><t><i>And</i> <f>[1†]</f>cause His face to shine upon us, </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>That <f>[2†]</f>Your way may be known on earth, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Your salvation among all nations.</t>


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<t>Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! </t><t>For <f>[4†]</f>You shall judge the people righteously, </t><t>And govern the nations on earth. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f><i>Then</i> the earth shall yield her increase; </t><t>God, our own God, shall bless us.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Let <f>[1†]</f>God arise, </t><t>Let His enemies be scattered; </t><t>Let those also who hate Him flee before Him.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>As smoke is driven away, </t><t>So drive <i>them</i> away; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>As wax melts before the fire, </t><t><i>So</i> let the wicked perish at the presence of God.</t>


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<t>But <f>[4†]</f>let the righteous be glad; </t><t>Let them rejoice before God; </t><t>Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.</t>


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<t>Sing to God, sing praises to His name; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Extol Him who rides on the clouds, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>By His name YAH, </t><t>And rejoice before Him.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, </t><t><i>Is</i> God in His holy habitation.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>God sets the solitary in families; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; </t><t>But <f>[10†]</f>the rebellious dwell in a dry <i>land.</i></t>


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<t>O God, <f>[11†]</f>when You went out before Your people, </t><t>When You marched through the wilderness, </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>The earth shook; </t><t>The heavens also dropped <i>rain</i> at the presence of God; </t><t>Sinai itself <i>was</i> <i>moved</i> at the presence of God, the God of Israel.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>You, O God, sent a plentiful rain, </t><t>Whereby You confirmed Your inheritance, </t><t>When it was weary.</t>


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<t>Your congregation dwelt in it; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>You, O God, provided from Your goodness for the poor.</t>


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<t>The Lord gave the word; </t><t>Great <i>was</i> the company of those who proclaimed <i>it:</i></t>


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<t>“Kings <f>[14†]</f> of armies flee, they flee, </t><t>And she who remains at home divides the spoil.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f><i>You</i> <i>will</i> <i>be</i> like the wings of a dove covered with silver, </t><t>And her feathers with yellow gold.”</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>When the Almighty scattered kings in it, </t><t>It was <i>white</i> as snow in Zalmon.</t>


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<t>A mountain of God <i>is</i> the mountain of Bashan; </t><t>A mountain <i>of</i> <i>many</i> peaks <i>is</i> the mountain of Bashan.</t>


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<t>Why do you fume with envy, you mountains of <i>many</i> peaks? </t><t> <f>[18†]</f><i>This</i> <i>is</i> the mountain <i>which</i> God desires to dwell in; </t><t>Yes, the LORD will dwell <i>in</i> <i>it</i> forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>The chariots of God <i>are</i> twenty thousand, </t><t><i>Even</i> thousands of thousands; </t><t>The Lord is among them <i>as</i> <i>in</i> Sinai, in the Holy <i>Place.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>You have ascended on high, </t><t> <f>[21†]</f>You have led captivity captive; </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>You have received gifts among men, </t><t>Even <i>from</i> <f>[23†]</f>the rebellious, </t><t> <f>[24†]</f>That the LORD God might dwell <i>there.</i></t>


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<t>Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord, </t><t><i>Who</i> daily loads us <i>with</i> <i>benefits,</i> </t><t>The God of our salvation! </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Our God <i>is</i> the God of salvation; </t><t>And <f>[25†]</f>to GOD the Lord <i>belong</i> escapes from death.</t>


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<t>But <f>[26†]</f>God will wound the head of His enemies, </t><t> <f>[27†]</f>The hairy scalp of the one who still goes on in his trespasses.</t>


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<t>The Lord said, “I will bring <f>[28†]</f>back from Bashan, </t><t>I will bring <i>them</i> back <f>[29†]</f>from the depths of the sea,</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>That your foot may crush <i>them</i> in blood, </t><t> <f>[31†]</f>And the tongues of your dogs <i>may</i> <i>have</i> their portion from <i>your</i> enemies.”</t>


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<t>They have seen Your procession, O God, </t><t>The procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.</t>


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<t> <f>[32†]</f>The singers went before, the players on instruments <i>followed</i> after; </t><t>Among <i>them</i> <i>were</i> the maidens playing timbrels.</t>


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<t> <f>[34†]</f>There <i>is</i> little Benjamin, their leader, </t><t>The princes of Judah <i>and</i> their company, </t><t>The princes of Zebulun <i>and</i> the princes of Naphtali.</t>


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<t>Your God has <f>[35†]</f>commanded your strength; </t><t>Strengthen, O God, what You have done for us.</t>


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<t>Rebuke the beasts of the reeds, </t><t> <f>[37†]</f>The herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples, </t><t><i>Till</i> <i>everyone</i> <f>[38†]</f>submits himself with pieces of silver. </t><t>Scatter the peoples <i>who</i> delight in war.</t>


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<t> <f>[39†]</f>Envoys will come out of Egypt; </t><t> <f>[40†]</f>Ethiopia will quickly <f>[41†]</f>stretch out her hands to God.</t>


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<t>Sing to God, you <f>[42†]</f>kingdoms of the earth; </t><t>Oh, sing praises to the Lord, </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>To Him <f>[43†]</f>who rides on the heaven of heavens, <i>which</i> <i>were</i> of old! </t><t>Indeed, He sends out His voice, a <f>[44†]</f>mighty voice.</t>


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<t> <f>[45†]</f>Ascribe strength to God; </t><t>His excellence <i>is</i> over Israel, </t><t>And His strength <i>is</i> in the clouds.</t>


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<t>O God, <f>[46†]</f><i>You</i> <i>are</i> more awesome than Your holy places. </t><t>The God of Israel <i>is</i> He who gives strength and power to <i>His</i> people. </t><t>Blessed <i>be</i> God!</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Save me, O God! </t><t>For <f>[1†]</f>the waters have come up to <i>my</i> neck.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>I sink in deep mire, </t><t>Where <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no standing; </t><t>I have come into deep waters, </t><t>Where the floods overflow me.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>I am weary with my crying; </t><t>My throat is dry; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>My eyes fail while I wait for my God.</t>


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<t>Those who <f>[5†]</f>hate me without a cause </t><t>Are more than the hairs of my head; </t><t>They are mighty who would destroy me, </t><t><i>Being</i> my enemies wrongfully; </t><t>Though I have stolen nothing, </t><t>I <i>still</i> must restore <i>it.</i></t>


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<t>Let not those who wait for You, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed because of me; </t><t>Let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>I have become a stranger to my brothers, </t><t>And an alien to my mother’s children;</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.</t>


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<t>When I wept <i>and</i> <i>chastened</i> my soul with fasting, </t><t>That became my reproach.</t>


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<t>Those who sit in the gate speak against me, </t><t>And I <i>am</i> the song of the <f>[9†]</f>drunkards.</t>


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<t>But as for me, my prayer <i>is</i> to You, </t><t>O LORD, <i>in</i> the acceptable time; </t><t>O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, </t><t>Hear me in the truth of Your salvation.</t>


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<t>Deliver me out of the mire, </t><t>And let me not sink; </t><t>Let me be delivered from those who hate me, </t><t>And out of the deep waters.</t>


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<t>Let not the floodwater overflow me, </t><t>Nor let the deep swallow me up; </t><t>And let not the pit shut its mouth on me.</t>


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<t>Hear me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness <i>is</i> good; </t><t>Turn to me according to the multitude of Your tender mercies.</t>


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<t>And do not hide Your face from Your servant, </t><t>For I am in trouble; </t><t>Hear me speedily.</t>


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<t>You know <f>[10†]</f>my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor; </t><t>My adversaries <i>are</i> all before You.</t>


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<t>Reproach has broken my heart, </t><t>And I am full of heaviness; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>I looked <i>for</i> <i>someone</i> to take pity, but <i>there</i> <i>was</i> none; </t><t>And for <f>[12†]</f>comforters, but I found none.</t>


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<t>They also gave me gall for my food, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see; </t><t>And make their loins shake continually.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Pour out Your indignation upon them, </t><t>And let Your wrathful anger take hold of them.</t>


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<t>For they persecute the <i>ones</i> <f>[18†]</f>You have struck, </t><t>And talk of the grief of those You have wounded.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Add iniquity to their iniquity, </t><t> <f>[20†]</f>And let them not come into Your righteousness.</t>


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<t>Let them <f>[21†]</f>be blotted out of the book of the living, </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>And not be written with the righteous.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>I will praise the name of God with a song, </t><t>And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f><i>This</i> also shall please the LORD better than an ox <i>or</i> bull, </t><t>Which has horns and hooves.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>The humble shall see <i>this</i> <i>and</i> be glad; </t><t>And you who seek God, <f>[26†]</f>your hearts shall live.</t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>Let heaven and earth praise Him, </t><t>The seas <f>[29†]</f>and everything that moves in them.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>For God will save Zion </t><t>And build the cities of Judah, </t><t>That they may dwell there and possess it.</t>


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<t>Also, <f>[31†]</f>the descendants of His servants shall inherit it, </t><t>And those who love His name shall dwell in it.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David. <f>[1†]</f>To bring to remembrance.</e> <pb/><t><i> <n>[1]</n> Make</i> <i>haste</i>, <f>[2†]</f>O God, to deliver me! </t><t>Make haste to help me, O LORD!</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Let them be ashamed and confounded </t><t>Who seek my life; </t><t>Let them be turned back and confused </t><t>Who desire my hurt.</t>


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<t>Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; </t><t>And let those who love Your salvation say continually, </t><t>“Let God be magnified!”</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>But I <i>am</i> poor and needy; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Make haste to me, O God! </t><t>You <i>are</i> my help and my deliverer; </t><t>O LORD, do not delay.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Incline Your ear to me, and save me.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Be my strong refuge, </t><t>To which I may resort continually; </t><t>You have given the <f>[5†]</f>commandment to save me, </t><t>For You <i>are</i> my rock and my fortress.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, </t><t>Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.</t>


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<t>For You are <f>[7†]</f>my hope, O Lord GOD; </t><t><i>You</i> <i>are</i> my trust from my youth.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>By You I have been upheld from birth; </t><t>You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb. </t><t>My praise <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> continually of You.</t>


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<t>Let <f>[10†]</f>my mouth be filled <i>with</i> Your praise </t><t><i>And</i> <i>with</i> Your glory all the day.</t>


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<t>For my enemies speak against me; </t><t>And those who lie in wait for my life <f>[11†]</f>take counsel together,</t>


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<t>Saying, “God has forsaken him; </t><t>Pursue and take him, for <i>there</i> <i>is</i> none to deliver <i>him.”</i></t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>O God, do not be far from me; </t><t>O my God, <f>[13†]</f>make haste to help me!</t>


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<t>Let them be confounded <i>and</i> consumed </t><t>Who are adversaries of my life; </t><t>Let them be covered <i>with</i> reproach and dishonor </t><t>Who seek my hurt.</t>


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<t>My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness </t><t><i>And</i> Your salvation all the day, </t><t>For I do not know <i>their</i> limits.</t>


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<t>I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; </t><t>I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.</t>


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<t>O God, You have taught me from my <f>[14†]</f>youth; </t><t>And to this <i>day</i> I declare Your wondrous works.</t>


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<t>Now also <f>[15†]</f>when <i>I</i> <i>am</i> old and grayheaded, </t><t>O God, do not forsake me, </t><t>Until I declare Your strength to <i>this</i> generation, </t><t>Your power to everyone <i>who</i> is to come.</t>


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<t>Also <f>[16†]</f>Your righteousness, O God, <i>is</i> very high, </t><t>You who have done great things; </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>O God, who <i>is</i> like You?</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f><i>You,</i> who have shown me great and severe troubles, </t><t> <f>[19†]</f>Shall revive me again, </t><t>And bring me up again from the depths of the earth.</t>


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<t>Also <f>[20†]</f>with the lute I will praise You— </t><t><i>And</i> Your faithfulness, O my God! </t><t>To You I will sing with the harp, </t><t>O <f>[21†]</f>Holy One of Israel.</t>


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<t>My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, </t><t>And <f>[22†]</f>my soul, which You have redeemed.</t>


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<t>My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long; </t><t>For they are confounded, </t><t>For they are brought to shame </t><t>Who seek my hurt.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> <f>[1†]</f>of Solomon.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Give the king Your judgments, O God, </t><t>And Your righteousness to the king’s Son.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The mountains will bring peace to the people, </t><t>And the little hills, by righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>He will bring justice to the poor of the people; </t><t>He will save the children of the needy, </t><t>And will break in pieces the oppressor.</t>


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<t>They shall fear You </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>As long as the sun and moon endure, </t><t>Throughout all generations.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He shall come down like rain upon the grass before mowing, </t><t>Like showers <i>that</i> water the earth.</t>


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<t>In His days the righteous shall flourish, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>And abundance of peace, </t><t>Until the moon is no more.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, </t><t>And from the River to the ends of the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>And His enemies will lick the dust.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>The kings of Tarshish and of the isles </t><t>Will bring presents; </t><t>The kings of Sheba and Seba </t><t>Will offer gifts.</t>


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<t>For He <f>[13†]</f>will deliver the needy when he cries, </t><t>The poor also, and <i>him</i> who has no helper.</t>


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<t>He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; </t><t>And <f>[14†]</f>precious shall be their blood in His sight.</t>


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<t>And He shall live; </t><t>And the gold of <f>[15†]</f>Sheba will be given to Him; </t><t>Prayer also will be made for Him continually, </t><t><i>And</i> daily He shall be praised.</t>


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<t>There will be an abundance of grain in the earth, </t><t>On the top of the mountains; </t><t>Its fruit shall wave like Lebanon; </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>And <i>those</i> of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>His name shall endure forever; </t><t>His name shall continue as long as the sun. </t><t>And <f>[18†]</f><i>men</i> shall be blessed in Him; </t><t> <f>[19†]</f>All nations shall call Him blessed.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God, the God of Israel, </t><t> <f>[21†]</f>Who only does wondrous things!</t>


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<t>And <f>[22†]</f>blessed <i>be</i> His glorious name forever! </t><t> <f>[23†]</f>And let the whole earth be filled <i>with</i> His glory. </t><t>Amen and Amen.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of <f>[1†]</f>Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Truly God <i>is</i> good to Israel, </t><t>To such as are pure in heart.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>For I <i>was</i> envious of the boastful, </t><t>When I saw the prosperity of the <f>[4†]</f>wicked.</t>


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<t>For <i>there</i> <i>are</i> no pangs in their death, </t><t>But their strength <i>is</i> firm.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>They <i>are</i> not in trouble <i>as</i> <i>other</i> men, </t><t>Nor are they plagued like <i>other</i> men.</t>


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<t>Therefore pride serves as their necklace; </t><t>Violence covers them <f>[6†]</f><i>like</i> a garment.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>They scoff and speak wickedly <i>concerning</i> oppression; </t><t>They <f>[9†]</f>speak loftily.</t>


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<t>They set their mouth <f>[10†]</f>against the heavens, </t><t>And their tongue walks through the earth.</t>


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<t>Therefore his people return here, </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>And waters of a full <i>cup</i> are drained by them.</t>


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<t>And they say, <f>[12†]</f>“How does God know? </t><t>And is there knowledge in the Most High?”</t>


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<t>Behold, these <i>are</i> the ungodly, </t><t>Who are always at ease; </t><t>They increase <i>in</i> riches.</t>


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<t>Surely I have cleansed my heart <i>in</i> <f>[13†]</f>vain, </t><t>And washed my hands in innocence.</t>


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<t>If I had said, “I will speak thus,” </t><t>Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children.</t>


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<t>Until I went into the sanctuary of God; </t><t><i>Then</i> I understood their <f>[14†]</f>end.</t>


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<t>Surely <f>[15†]</f>You set them in slippery places; </t><t>You cast them down to destruction.</t>


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<t>Oh, how they are <i>brought</i> to desolation, as in a moment! </t><t>They are utterly consumed with terrors.</t>


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<t>As a dream when <i>one</i> awakes, </t><t><i>So,</i> Lord, when You awake, </t><t>You shall despise their image.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>I <i>was</i> so foolish and ignorant; </t><t>I was <i>like</i> a beast before You.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>You will guide me with Your counsel, </t><t>And afterward receive me <i>to</i> glory.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>Whom have I in heaven <i>but</i> <i>You?</i> </t><t>And <i>there</i> <i>is</i> none upon earth <i>that</i> I desire besides You.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>My flesh and my heart fail; </t><t><i>But</i> God <i>is</i> the strength of my heart and my <f>[20†]</f>portion forever.</t>


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<t>For indeed, <f>[21†]</f>those who are far from You shall perish; </t><t>You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.</t>


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<t>But <i>it</i> <i>is</i> good for me to <f>[22†]</f>draw near to God; </t><t>I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, </t><t>That I may <f>[23†]</f>declare all Your works.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Contemplation of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O God, why have You cast <i>us</i> off forever? </t><t><i>Why</i> does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?</t>


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<t>Remember Your congregation, <i>which</i> You have purchased of old, </t><t>The tribe of Your inheritance, <i>which</i> You have redeemed— </t><t>This Mount Zion where You have dwelt.</t>


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<t>Lift up Your feet to the perpetual desolations. </t><t>The enemy has damaged everything in the sanctuary.</t>


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<t> <f>[1†]</f>Your enemies roar in the midst of Your meeting place; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>They set up their banners <i>for</i> signs.</t>


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<t>They have set fire to Your sanctuary; </t><t>They have defiled the dwelling place of Your name to the ground.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>They said in their hearts, </t><t>“Let us destroy them altogether.” </t><t>They have burned up all the meeting places of God in the land.</t>


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<t>We do not see our signs; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f><i>There</i> <i>is</i> no longer any prophet; </t><t>Nor <i>is</i> <i>there</i> any among us who knows how long.</t>


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<t>O God, how long will the adversary reproach? </t><t>Will the enemy blaspheme Your name forever?</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? </t><t><i>Take</i> <i>it</i> out of Your bosom and destroy <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>For <f>[6†]</f>God <i>is</i> my King from of old, </t><t>Working salvation in the midst of the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>You divided the sea by Your strength; </t><t>You broke the heads of the sea serpents in the waters.</t>


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<t>You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces, </t><t><i>And</i> gave him <i>as</i> food to the people inhabiting the wilderness.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>You broke open the fountain and the flood; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>You dried up mighty rivers.</t>


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<t>The day <i>is</i> Yours, the night also <i>is</i> <f>[10†]</f>Yours; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>You have prepared the light and the sun.</t>


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<t>You have <f>[12†]</f>set all the borders of the earth; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>You have made summer and winter.</t>


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<t>Remember this, <i>that</i> the enemy has reproached, O LORD, </t><t>And <i>that</i> a foolish people has blasphemed Your name.</t>


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<t>Oh, do not deliver the life of Your turtledove to the wild beast! </t><t>Do not forget the life of Your poor forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Have respect to the covenant; </t><t>For the dark places of the earth are full of the haunts of cruelty.</t>


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<t>Arise, O God, plead Your own cause; </t><t>Remember how the foolish man reproaches You daily.</t>


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<t>Do not forget the voice of Your enemies; </t><t>The tumult of those who rise up against You increases continually.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. Set to <f>[1†]</f>“Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! </t><t>For Your wondrous works declare <i>that</i> Your name is near.</t>


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<t>The earth and all its inhabitants are dissolved; </t><t>I set up its pillars firmly. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>“I said to the boastful, ‘Do not deal boastfully,’ </t><t>And to the wicked, <f>[2†]</f>‘Do not lift up the horn.</t>


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<t>For exaltation <i>comes</i> neither from the east </t><t>Nor from the west nor from the south.</t>


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<t>But <f>[3†]</f>God <i>is</i> the Judge: </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>He puts down one, </t><t>And exalts another.</t>


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<t>For <f>[5†]</f>in the hand of the LORD <i>there</i> <i>is</i> a cup, </t><t>And the wine is red; </t><t>It is fully mixed, and He pours it out; </t><t>Surely its dregs shall all the wicked of the earth </t><t>Drain <i>and</i> drink down.</t>


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<t>“All <f>[6†]</f> the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, </t><t><i>But</i> <f>[7†]</f>the horns of the righteous shall be <f>[8†]</f>exalted.”</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> In <f>[1†]</f>Judah God <i>is</i> known; </t><t>His name <i>is</i> great in Israel.</t>


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<t>There He broke the arrows of the bow, </t><t>The shield and sword of battle. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>You <i>are</i> more glorious and excellent </t><t> <f>[2†]</f><i>Than</i> the mountains of prey.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The stouthearted were plundered; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>They have sunk into their sleep; </t><t>And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, </t><t>Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.</t>


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<t>You, Yourself, <i>are</i> to be feared; </t><t>And <f>[6†]</f>who may stand in Your presence </t><t>When once You are angry?</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>The earth feared and was still,</t>


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<t>When God <f>[9†]</f>arose to judgment, </t><t>To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[10†]</f>Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; </t><t>With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Make vows to the LORD your God, and pay <i>them;</i> </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared.</t>


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<t>He shall cut off the spirit of princes; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> awesome to the kings of the earth.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I cried out to God with my voice— </t><t>To God with my voice; </t><t>And He gave ear to me.</t>


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<t>In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; </t><t>My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; </t><t>My soul refused to be comforted.</t>


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<t>I remembered God, and was troubled; </t><t>I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<t>I call to remembrance my song in the night; </t><t>I meditate within my heart, </t><t>And my spirit makes diligent search.</t>


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<t>Has God forgotten to be gracious? </t><t>Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies? </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>And I said, “This <i>is</i> my anguish; </t><t><i>But</i> <i>I</i> <i>will</i> <i>remember</i> the years of the right hand of the Most High.”</t>


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<t>Your way, O God, <i>is</i> in the <f>[3†]</f>sanctuary; </t><t>Who <i>is</i> so great a God as <i>our</i> God?</t>


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<t>You <i>are</i> the God who does wonders; </t><t>You have declared Your strength among the peoples.</t>


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<t>You have with <i>Your</i> arm redeemed Your people, </t><t>The sons of Jacob and Joseph. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>The waters saw You, O God; </t><t>The waters saw You, they were <f>[4†]</f>afraid; </t><t>The depths also trembled.</t>


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<t>The clouds poured out water; </t><t>The skies sent out a sound; </t><t>Your arrows also flashed about.</t>


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<t>The voice of Your thunder <i>was</i> in the whirlwind; </t><t>The lightnings lit up the world; </t><t>The earth trembled and shook.</t>


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<t>Your way <i>was</i> in the sea, </t><t>Your path in the great waters, </t><t>And Your footsteps were not known.</t>


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<pb/><e>A <f>[1†]</f>Contemplation of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Give ear, O my people, <i>to</i> my law; </t><t>Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>We will not hide <i>them</i> from their children, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, </t><t>And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done.</t>


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<t>For <f>[5†]</f>He established a testimony in Jacob, </t><t>And appointed a law in Israel, </t><t>Which He commanded our fathers, </t><t>That <f>[6†]</f>they should make them known to their children;</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>That the generation to come might know <i>them,</i> </t><t>The children <i>who</i> would be born, </t><t><i>That</i> they may arise and declare <i>them</i> to their children,</t>


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<t>That they may set their hope in God, </t><t>And not forget the works of God, </t><t>But keep His commandments;</t>


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<t>And <f>[8†]</f>may not be like their fathers, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>A stubborn and rebellious generation, </t><t>A generation <f>[10†]</f><i>that</i> did not set its heart aright, </t><t>And whose spirit was not faithful to God.</t>


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<t>The children of Ephraim, <i>being</i> armed <i>and</i> carrying bows, </t><t>Turned back in the day of battle.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Marvelous things He did in the sight of their fathers, </t><t>In the land of Egypt, <f>[14†]</f><i>in</i> the field of Zoan.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>He divided the sea and caused them to pass through; </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>He made the waters stand up like a heap.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>In the daytime also He led them with the cloud, </t><t>And all the night with a light of fire.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>He split the rocks in the wilderness, </t><t>And gave <i>them</i> drink in abundance like the depths.</t>


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<t>He also brought <f>[19†]</f>streams out of the rock, </t><t>And caused waters to run down like rivers.</t>


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<t>But they sinned even more against Him </t><t>By <f>[20†]</f>rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Yes, they spoke against God: </t><t>They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>Behold, He struck the rock, </t><t>So that the waters gushed out, </t><t>And the streams overflowed. </t><t>Can He give bread also? </t><t>Can He provide meat for His people?”</t>


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<t>Therefore the LORD heard <i>this</i> and <f>[24†]</f>was furious; </t><t>So a fire was kindled against Jacob, </t><t>And anger also came up against Israel,</t>


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<t> <f>[27†]</f>Had rained down manna on them to eat, </t><t>And given them of the bread of <f>[28†]</f>heaven.</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens; </t><t>And by His power He brought in the south wind.</t>


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<t>They were not deprived of their craving; </t><t>But <f>[31†]</f>while their food <i>was</i> still in their mouths,</t>


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<t>The wrath of God came against them, </t><t>And slew the stoutest of them, </t><t>And struck down the choice <i>men</i> of Israel.</t>


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<t>In spite of this <f>[32†]</f>they still sinned, </t><t>And <f>[33†]</f>did not believe in His wondrous works.</t>


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<t> <f>[35†]</f>When He slew them, then they sought Him; </t><t>And they returned and sought earnestly for God.</t>


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<t>Then they remembered that <f>[36†]</f>God <i>was</i> their rock, </t><t>And the Most High God <f>[37†]</f>their Redeemer.</t>


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<t>Nevertheless they <f>[38†]</f>flattered Him with their mouth, </t><t>And they lied to Him with their tongue;</t>


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<t> <f>[39†]</f>But He, <i>being</i> full of <f>[40†]</f>compassion, forgave <i>their</i> iniquity, </t><t>And did not destroy <i>them.</i> </t><t>Yes, many a time <f>[41†]</f>He turned His anger away, </t><t>And <f>[42†]</f>did not stir up all His wrath;</t>


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<t>For <f>[43†]</f>He remembered <f>[44†]</f>that they <i>were</i> <i>but</i> flesh, </t><t> <f>[45†]</f>A breath that passes away and does not come again.</t>


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<t>How often they <f>[46†]</f>provoked Him in the wilderness, </t><t><i>And</i> grieved Him in the desert!</t>


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<t>Yes, <f>[47†]</f>again and again they tempted God, </t><t>And limited the Holy One of Israel.</t>


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<t> <f>[48†]</f>Turned their rivers into blood, </t><t>And their streams, that they could not drink.</t>


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<t> <f>[49†]</f>He sent swarms of flies among them, which devoured them, </t><t>And <f>[50†]</f>frogs, which destroyed them.</t>


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<t>He also gave their crops to the caterpillar, </t><t>And their labor to the <f>[51†]</f>locust.</t>


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<t>He also gave up their <f>[53†]</f>cattle to the hail, </t><t>And their flocks to fiery lightning.</t>


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<t>He cast on them the fierceness of His anger, </t><t>Wrath, indignation, and trouble, </t><t>By sending angels of destruction <i>among</i> <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>He made a path for His anger; </t><t>He did not spare their soul from death, </t><t>But gave their life over to the plague,</t>


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<t>And destroyed all the <f>[54†]</f>firstborn in Egypt, </t><t>The first of <i>their</i> strength in the tents of Ham.</t>


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<t>But He <f>[55†]</f>made His own people go forth like sheep, </t><t>And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;</t>


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<t>And He <f>[56†]</f>led them on safely, so that they did not fear; </t><t>But the sea <f>[57†]</f>overwhelmed their enemies.</t>


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<t>And He brought them to His <f>[58†]</f>holy border, </t><t>This mountain <f>[59†]</f><i>which</i> His right hand had acquired.</t>


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<t> <f>[60†]</f>He also drove out the nations before them, </t><t> <f>[61†]</f>Allotted them an inheritance by survey, </t><t>And made the tribes of Israel dwell in their tents.</t>


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<t> <f>[62†]</f>Yet they tested and provoked the Most High God, </t><t>And did not keep His testimonies,</t>


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<t>But <f>[63†]</f>turned back and acted unfaithfully like their fathers; </t><t>They were turned aside <f>[64†]</f>like a deceitful bow.</t>


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<t> <f>[65†]</f>For they provoked Him to anger with their <f>[66†]</f>high places, </t><t>And moved Him to jealousy with their carved images.</t>


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<t> <f>[67†]</f>So that He forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, </t><t>The tent He had placed among men,</t>


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<t> <f>[68†]</f>And delivered His strength into captivity, </t><t>And His glory into the enemy’s hand.</t>


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<t> <f>[69†]</f>He also gave His people over to the sword, </t><t>And was furious with His inheritance.</t>


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<t>The fire consumed their young men, </t><t>And <f>[70†]</f>their maidens were not given in marriage.</t>


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<t> <f>[71†]</f>Their priests fell by the sword, </t><t>And <f>[72†]</f>their widows made no lamentation.</t>


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<t>Then the Lord awoke as <i>from</i> sleep, </t><t> <f>[73†]</f>Like a mighty man who shouts because of wine.</t>


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<t>And He built His <f>[76†]</f>sanctuary like the heights, </t><t>Like the earth which He has established forever.</t>


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<t>From following <f>[78†]</f>the ewes that had young He brought him, </t><t> <f>[79†]</f>To shepherd Jacob His people, </t><t>And Israel His inheritance.</t>


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<t>So he shepherded them according to the <f>[80†]</f>integrity of his heart, </t><t>And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O God, the nations have come into <f>[1†]</f>Your inheritance; </t><t>Your holy temple they have defiled; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The dead bodies of Your servants </t><t>They have given <i>as</i> food for the birds of the heavens, </t><t>The flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth.</t>


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<t>Their blood they have shed like water all around Jerusalem, </t><t>And <i>there</i> <i>was</i> no one to bury <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>We have become a reproach to our <f>[4†]</f>neighbors, </t><t>A scorn and derision to those who are around us.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>How long, LORD? </t><t>Will You be angry forever? </t><t>Will Your <f>[6†]</f>jealousy burn like fire?</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Pour out Your wrath on the nations that <f>[8†]</f>do not know You, </t><t>And on the kingdoms that <f>[9†]</f>do not call on Your name.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Oh, do not remember former iniquities against us! </t><t>Let Your tender mercies come speedily to meet us, </t><t>For we have been brought very low.</t>


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<t>Help us, O God of our salvation, </t><t>For the glory of Your name; </t><t>And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>For Your name’s sake!</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Why should the nations say, </t><t>“Where <i>is</i> their God?” </t><t>Let there be known among the nations in our sight </t><t>The avenging of the blood of Your servants <i>which</i> <i>has</i> <i>been</i> shed.</t>


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<t>Let <f>[13†]</f>the groaning of the prisoner come before You; </t><t>According to the greatness of Your power </t><t>Preserve those who are appointed to die;</t>


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<t>And return to our neighbors <f>[14†]</f>sevenfold into their bosom </t><t> <f>[15†]</f>Their reproach with which they have reproached You, O Lord.</t>


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<t>So <f>[16†]</f>we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, </t><t>Will give You thanks forever; </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>We will show forth Your praise to all generations.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>Set to “The Lilies.” A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>You who lead Joseph <f>[3†]</f>like a flock; </t><t>You who dwell <i>between</i> the cherubim, <f>[4†]</f>shine forth!</t>


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<t>Before <f>[5†]</f>Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, </t><t>Stir up Your strength, </t><t>And come <i>and</i> save us!</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Restore us, O God; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Cause Your face to shine, </t><t>And we shall be saved!</t>


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<t>O LORD God of hosts, </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>How long will You be angry </t><t>Against the prayer of Your people?</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>You have fed them with the bread of tears, </t><t>And given them tears to drink in great measure.</t>


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<t>You have brought <f>[10†]</f>a vine out of Egypt; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>You have cast out the nations, and planted it.</t>


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<t>You prepared <i>room</i> for it, </t><t>And caused it to take deep root, </t><t>And it filled the land.</t>


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<t>The hills were covered with its shadow, </t><t>And the mighty cedars with its <f>[12†]</f>boughs.</t>


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<t>Why have You <f>[13†]</f>broken down her hedges, </t><t>So that all who pass by the way pluck her <i>fruit?</i></t>


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<t>Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Look down from heaven and see, </t><t>And visit this vine</t>


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<t>And the vineyard which Your right hand has planted, </t><t>And the branch <i>that</i> You made strong <f>[15†]</f>for Yourself.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> burned with fire, <i>it</i> <i>is</i> cut down; </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>They perish at the rebuke of Your countenance.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand, </t><t>Upon the son of man <i>whom</i> You made strong for Yourself.</t>


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<t>Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; </t><t>Cause Your face to shine, </t><t>And we shall be saved!</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>On an instrument of Gath. <i>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Sing aloud to God our strength; </t><t>Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob.</t>


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<t>Blow the trumpet at the time of the New Moon, </t><t>At the full moon, on our solemn feast day.</t>


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<t>This He established in Joseph <i>as</i> a testimony, </t><t>When He went throughout the land of Egypt, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f><i>Where</i> I heard a language I did not understand.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>You called in trouble, and I delivered you; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>I answered you in the secret place of thunder; </t><t>I <f>[6†]</f>tested you at the waters of Meribah. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>“Hear, <f>[7†]</f> O My people, and I will admonish you! </t><t>O Israel, if you will listen to Me!</t>


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<t>There shall be no <f>[8†]</f>foreign god among you; </t><t>Nor shall you worship any foreign god.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>I <i>am</i> the LORD your God, </t><t>Who brought you out of the land of Egypt; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.</t>


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<t>“But My people would not heed My voice, </t><t>And Israel would <i>have</i> <f>[11†]</f>none of Me.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, </t><t>To walk in their own counsels.</t>


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<t>“Oh, <f>[13†]</f> that My people would listen to Me, </t><t>That Israel would walk in My ways!</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>The haters of the LORD would pretend submission to Him, </t><t>But their fate would endure forever.</t>


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<t>He would <f>[15†]</f>have fed them also with the finest of wheat; </t><t>And with honey <f>[16†]</f>from the rock I would have satisfied you.”</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> God <f>[1†]</f>stands in the congregation of the mighty; </t><t>He judges among <f>[2†]</f>the gods.</t>


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<t>How long will you judge unjustly, </t><t>And <f>[3†]</f>show partiality to the wicked? </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Defend the poor and fatherless; </t><t>Do justice to the afflicted and <f>[4†]</f>needy.</t>


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<t>They do not know, nor do they understand; </t><t>They walk about in darkness; </t><t>All the <f>[5†]</f>foundations of the earth are unstable.</t>


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<t>I said, <f>[6†]</f>“You <i>are</i> gods, </t><t>And all of you <i>are</i> children of the Most High.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song. A Psalm of Asaph.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Do <f>[1†]</f> not keep silent, O God! </t><t>Do not hold Your peace, </t><t>And do not be still, O God!</t>


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<t>For behold, <f>[2†]</f>Your enemies make a tumult; </t><t>And those who hate You have lifted up their head.</t>


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<t>They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, </t><t>And consulted together <f>[3†]</f>against Your sheltered ones.</t>


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<t>They have said, “Come, and <f>[4†]</f>let us cut them off from <i>being</i> a nation, </t><t>That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”</t>


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<t>For they have consulted together with one consent; </t><t>They form a confederacy against You:</t>


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<t>Assyria also has joined with them; </t><t>They have helped the children of Lot. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Deal with them as <i>with</i> <f>[6†]</f>Midian, </t><t>As <i>with</i> <f>[7†]</f>Sisera, </t><t>As <i>with</i> Jabin at the Brook Kishon,</t>


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<t>Make their nobles like <f>[9†]</f>Oreb and like Zeeb, </t><t>Yes, all their princes like <f>[10†]</f>Zebah and Zalmunna,</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>O my God, make them like the whirling dust, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>Like the chaff before the wind!</t>


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<t>Let them be confounded and dismayed forever; </t><t>Yes, let them be put to shame and perish,</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>That they may know that You, whose <f>[15†]</f>name alone <i>is</i> the LORD, </t><t><i>Are</i> <f>[16†]</f>the Most High over all the earth.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. <f>[1†]</f>On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> How <f>[2†]</f>lovely <i>is</i> Your tabernacle, </t><t>O LORD of hosts!</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>My soul longs, yes, even faints </t><t>For the courts of the LORD; </t><t>My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.</t>


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<t>Even the sparrow has found a home, </t><t>And the swallow a nest for herself, </t><t>Where she may lay her young— </t><t><i>Even</i> Your altars, O LORD of hosts, </t><t>My King and my God.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>are</i> those who dwell in Your <f>[4†]</f>house; </t><t>They will still be praising You. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Blessed <i>is</i> the man whose strength <i>is</i> in You, </t><t>Whose heart <i>is</i> set on pilgrimage.</t>


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<t><i>As</i> <i>they</i> pass through the Valley <f>[5†]</f>of Baca, </t><t>They make it a spring; </t><t>The rain also covers it with pools.</t>


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<t>They go <f>[6†]</f>from strength to strength; </t><t><i>Each</i> <i>one</i> <f>[7†]</f>appears before God in Zion.</t>


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<t>For a day in Your courts <i>is</i> better than a thousand. </t><t>I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God </t><t>Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.</t>


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<t>For the LORD God <i>is</i> <f>[9†]</f>a sun and <f>[10†]</f>shield; </t><t>The LORD will give grace and glory; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>No good <i>thing</i> will He withhold </t><t>From those who walk uprightly.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm <f>[1†]</f>of the sons of Korah.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> LORD, You have been favorable to Your land; </t><t>You have <f>[2†]</f>brought back the captivity of Jacob.</t>


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<t>You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; </t><t>You have covered all their sin. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>You have taken away all Your wrath; </t><t>You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Restore us, O God of our salvation, </t><t>And cause Your anger toward us to cease.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Will You be angry with us forever? </t><t>Will You prolong Your anger to all generations?</t>


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<t>I will hear what God the LORD will speak, </t><t>For He will speak peace </t><t>To His people and to His saints; </t><t>But let them not turn back to folly.</t>


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<t>Surely <f>[6†]</f>His salvation <i>is</i> near to those who fear Him, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>That glory may dwell in our land.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Yes, the LORD will give <i>what</i> <i>is</i> good; </t><t>And our land will yield its increase.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Prayer of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Bow down Your ear, O LORD, hear me; </t><t>For I <i>am</i> poor and needy.</t>


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<t>Preserve my life, for I <i>am</i> holy; </t><t>You are my God; </t><t>Save Your servant who trusts in You!</t>


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<t>For <f>[2†]</f>You, Lord, <i>are</i> good, and ready to forgive, </t><t>And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Among the gods <i>there</i> <i>is</i> none like You, O Lord; </t><t>Nor <i>are</i> <i>there</i> <i>any</i> <i>works</i> like Your works.</t>


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<t>All nations whom You have made </t><t>Shall come and worship before You, O Lord, </t><t>And shall glorify Your name.</t>


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<t>For You <i>are</i> great, and <f>[4†]</f>do wondrous things; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>You alone <i>are</i> God.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Teach me Your way, O LORD; </t><t>I will walk in Your truth; </t><t>Unite my heart to fear Your name.</t>


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<t>I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, </t><t>And I will glorify Your name forevermore.</t>


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<t>For great <i>is</i> Your mercy toward me, </t><t>And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.</t>


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<t>O God, the proud have risen against me, </t><t>And a mob of violent <i>men</i> have sought my life, </t><t>And have not set You before them.</t>


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<t>But <f>[7†]</f>You, O Lord, <i>are</i> a God full of compassion, and gracious, </t><t>Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.</t>


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<t>Oh, turn to me, and have mercy on me! </t><t>Give Your strength to Your servant, </t><t>And save the son of Your maidservant.</t>


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<t>Show me a sign for good, </t><t>That those who hate me may see <i>it</i> and be ashamed, </t><t>Because You, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> His foundation <i>is</i> in the holy mountains.</t>


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<pb/><t>“I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me; </t><t>Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: </t><t>‘This <i>one</i> was born there.’ ”</t>


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<t>And of Zion it will be said, </t><t>“This <i>one</i> and that <i>one</i> were born in her; </t><t>And the Most High Himself shall establish her.”</t>


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<t>The LORD will record, </t><t>When He <f>[3†]</f>registers the peoples: </t><t>“This <i>one</i> was born there.” </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Both the singers and the players on instruments <i>say,</i> </t><t>“All my springs <i>are</i> in you.”</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath Leannoth.” A Contemplation of <f>[1†]</f>Heman the Ezrahite.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O LORD, <f>[2†]</f>God of my salvation, </t><t>I have cried out day and night before You.</t>


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<t>I am counted with those who <f>[4†]</f>go down to the pit; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>I am like a man <i>who</i> <i>has</i> no strength,</t>


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<t>Adrift among the dead, </t><t>Like the slain who lie in the grave, </t><t>Whom You remember no more, </t><t>And who are cut off from Your hand.</t>


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<t>Your wrath lies heavy upon me, </t><t>And You have afflicted <i>me</i> with all <f>[6†]</f>Your waves. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[7†]</f>You have put away my acquaintances far from me; </t><t>You have made me an abomination to them; </t><t> <f>[8†]</f><i>I</i> <i>am</i> shut up, and I cannot get out;</t>


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<t>My eye wastes away because of affliction. </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>LORD, I have called daily upon You; </t><t>I have stretched out my hands to You.</t>


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<t>Will You work wonders for the dead? </t><t>Shall the dead arise <i>and</i> praise You? </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Shall Your lovingkindness be declared in the grave? </t><t><i>Or</i> Your faithfulness in the place of destruction?</t>


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<t>Shall Your wonders be known in the dark? </t><t>And Your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?</t>


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<t>I <i>have</i> <i>been</i> afflicted and ready to die from <i>my</i> youth; </t><t>I suffer Your terrors; </t><t>I am distraught.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Loved one and friend You have put far from me, </t><t><i>And</i> my acquaintances into darkness.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Contemplation of <f>[1†]</f>Ethan the Ezrahite.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; </t><t>With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.</t>


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<t>For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”</t>


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<t>“I <f>[3†]</f> have made a covenant with My chosen, </t><t>I have <f>[4†]</f>sworn to My servant David:</t>


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<t>‘Your seed I will establish forever, </t><t>And build up your throne <f>[5†]</f>to all generations.’ ” </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>And <f>[6†]</f>the heavens will praise Your wonders, O LORD; </t><t>Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? </t><t><i>Who</i> among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, </t><t>And to be held in reverence by all <i>those</i> around Him.</t>


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<t>O LORD God of hosts, </t><t>Who <i>is</i> mighty like You, O LORD? </t><t>Your faithfulness also surrounds You.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>You have broken Rahab in pieces, as one who is slain; </t><t>You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>The heavens <i>are</i> Yours, the earth also <i>is</i> Yours; </t><t>The world and all its fullness, You have founded them.</t>


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<t>The north and the south, You have created them; </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>Tabor and <f>[13†]</f>Hermon rejoice in Your name.</t>


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<t>Righteousness and justice <i>are</i> the foundation of Your throne; </t><t>Mercy and truth go before Your face.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>are</i> the people who know the <f>[14†]</f>joyful sound! </t><t>They walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance.</t>


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<t>For You <i>are</i> the glory of their strength, </t><t>And in Your favor our horn is <f>[15†]</f>exalted.</t>


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<t>Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one, </t><t>And said: “I have given help to <i>one</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> mighty; </t><t>I have exalted one <f>[16†]</f>chosen from the people.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>With whom My hand shall be established; </t><t>Also My arm shall strengthen him.</t>


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<t>“But My faithfulness and My mercy <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> with him, </t><t>And in My name his horn shall be exalted.</t>


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<t>Also I will <f>[19†]</f>set his hand over the sea, </t><t>And his right hand over the rivers.</t>


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<t>He shall cry to Me, ‘You <i>are</i> <f>[20†]</f>my Father, </t><t>My God, and <f>[21†]</f>the rock of my salvation.’</t>


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<t>Also I will make him <f>[22†]</f><i>My</i> firstborn, </t><t> <f>[23†]</f>The highest of the kings of the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>My mercy I will keep for him forever, </t><t>And My covenant shall stand firm with him.</t>


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<t>His seed also I will make <i>to</i> <i>endure</i> forever, </t><t> <f>[25†]</f>And his throne <f>[26†]</f>as the days of heaven.</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>Nevertheless My lovingkindness I will not utterly take from him, </t><t>Nor allow My faithfulness to fail.</t>


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<t>My covenant I will not break, </t><t>Nor <f>[30†]</f>alter the word that has gone out of My lips.</t>


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<t> <f>[32†]</f>His seed shall endure forever, </t><t>And his throne <f>[33†]</f>as the sun before Me;</t>


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<t>It shall be established forever like the moon, </t><t>Even <i>like</i> the faithful witness in the sky.” </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>But You have <f>[34†]</f>cast off and <f>[35†]</f>abhorred, </t><t>You have been furious with Your anointed.</t>


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<t>You have renounced the covenant of Your servant; </t><t> <f>[36†]</f>You have profaned his crown <i>by</i> <i>casting</i> <i>it</i> to the ground.</t>


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<t>You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; </t><t>You have made all his enemies rejoice.</t>


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<t>You have also turned back the edge of his sword, </t><t>And have not sustained him in the battle.</t>


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<t>The days of his youth You have shortened; </t><t>You have covered him with shame. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>How long, LORD? </t><t>Will You hide Yourself forever? </t><t>Will Your wrath burn like fire?</t>


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<t>Remember how short my time <f>[38†]</f>is; </t><t>For what <f>[39†]</f>futility have You created all the children of men?</t>


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<t>What man can live and not see <f>[40†]</f>death? </t><t>Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave? </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Lord, where <i>are</i> Your former lovingkindnesses, </t><t><i>Which</i> You <f>[41†]</f>swore to David <f>[42†]</f>in Your truth?</t>


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<t>Remember, Lord, the reproach of Your servants— </t><t> <f>[43†]</f><i>How</i> I bear in my bosom <i>the</i> <i>reproach</i> <i>of</i> all the many peoples,</t>


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<t> <f>[44†]</f>With which Your enemies have reproached, O LORD, </t><t>With which they have reproached the footsteps of Your anointed.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Prayer <f>[1†]</f>of Moses the man of God.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Lord, <f>[2†]</f>You have been our dwelling place in all generations.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Before the mountains were brought forth, </t><t>Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, </t><t>Even from everlasting to everlasting, You <i>are</i> God.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>For a thousand years in Your sight </t><t><i>Are</i> like yesterday when it is past, </t><t>And <i>like</i> a watch in the night.</t>


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<t>You carry them away <i>like</i> a flood; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f><i>They</i> <i>are</i> like a sleep. </t><t>In the morning <f>[7†]</f>they are like grass <i>which</i> grows up:</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>You have set our iniquities before You, </t><t>Our <f>[9†]</f>secret <i>sins</i> in the light of Your countenance.</t>


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<t>The days of our lives <i>are</i> seventy years; </t><t>And if by reason of strength <i>they</i> <i>are</i> eighty years, </t><t>Yet their boast <i>is</i> only labor and sorrow; </t><t>For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.</t>


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<t>Who knows the power of Your anger? </t><t>For as the fear of You, <i>so</i> <i>is</i> Your wrath.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>So teach <i>us</i> to number our days, </t><t>That we may gain a heart of wisdom.</t>


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<t>Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>That we may rejoice and be glad all our days!</t>


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<t>Make us glad according to the days <i>in</i> <i>which</i> You have afflicted us, </t><t>The years <i>in</i> <i>which</i> we have seen evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, </t><t>And <f>[15†]</f>establish the work of our hands for us; </t><t>Yes, establish the work of our hands.</t>


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<pb/><t>He <f>[1†]</f>who dwells in the secret place of the Most High </t><t>Shall abide <f>[2†]</f>under the shadow of the Almighty.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>I will say of the LORD, <i>“He is</i> my refuge and my fortress; </t><t>My God, in Him I will trust.”</t>


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<t>Surely <f>[4†]</f>He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler </t><t><i>And</i> from the perilous pestilence.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>He shall cover you with His feathers, </t><t>And under His wings you shall take refuge; </t><t>His truth <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> <i>your</i> shield and buckler.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, </t><t><i>Nor</i> of the arrow <i>that</i> flies by day,</t>


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<t><i>Nor</i> of the pestilence <i>that</i> walks in darkness, </t><t><i>Nor</i> of the destruction <i>that</i> lays waste at noonday.</t>


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<t>A thousand may fall at your side, </t><t>And ten thousand at your right hand; </t><t><i>But</i> it shall not come near you.</t>


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<t>Because you have made the LORD, <i>who</i> <i>is</i> <f>[8†]</f>my refuge, </t><t><i>Even</i> the Most High, <f>[9†]</f>your dwelling place,</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>For He shall give His angels charge over you, </t><t>To keep you in all your ways.</t>


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<t>In <i>their</i> hands they shall bear you up, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>Lest you dash your foot against a stone.</t>


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<t>You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, </t><t>The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.</t>


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<t>“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; </t><t>I will set him on high, because he has <f>[13†]</f>known My name.</t>


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<t>He shall <f>[14†]</f>call upon Me, and I will answer him; </t><t>I <i>will</i> <i>be</i> <f>[15†]</f>with him in trouble; </t><t>I will deliver him and honor him.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath day.</e> <pb/><t><i> <n>[1]</n> It</i> <i>is</i> <f>[1†]</f>good to give thanks to the LORD, </t><t>And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;</t>


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<t>To <f>[2†]</f>declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, </t><t>And Your faithfulness every night,</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>On an instrument of ten strings, </t><t>On the lute, </t><t>And on the harp, </t><t>With harmonious sound.</t>


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<t>For You, LORD, have made me glad through Your work; </t><t>I will triumph in the works of Your hands.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>O LORD, how great are Your works! </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Your thoughts are very deep.</t>


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<t>When <f>[7†]</f>the wicked spring up like grass, </t><t>And when all the workers of iniquity flourish, </t><t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> that they may be destroyed forever.</t>


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<t>For behold, Your enemies, O LORD, </t><t>For behold, Your enemies shall perish; </t><t>All the workers of iniquity shall <f>[9†]</f>be scattered.</t>


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<t>But <f>[10†]</f>my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; </t><t>I have been <f>[11†]</f>anointed with fresh oil.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>My eye also has seen <i>my</i> <i>desire</i> on my enemies; </t><t>My ears hear <i>my</i> <i>desire</i> on the wicked </t><t>Who rise up against me.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, </t><t>He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.</t>


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<t>Those who are planted in the house of the LORD </t><t>Shall flourish in the courts of our God.</t>


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<t>To declare that the LORD is upright; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> my rock, and <f>[15†]</f><i>there</i> <i>is</i> no unrighteousness in Him.</t>


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<pb/><t>The <f>[1†]</f>LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; </t><t>The LORD is clothed, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>He has girded Himself with strength. </t><t>Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Your throne <i>is</i> established from of old; </t><t>You <i>are</i> from everlasting.</t>


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<t>The floods have lifted up, O LORD, </t><t>The floods have lifted up their voice; </t><t>The floods lift up their waves.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>The LORD on high <i>is</i> mightier </t><t>Than the noise of many waters, </t><t><i>Than</i> the mighty waves of the sea.</t>


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<pb/><t>O LORD God, <f>[1†]</f>to whom vengeance belongs— </t><t>O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth!</t>


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<t>They <f>[4†]</f>utter speech, <i>and</i> speak insolent things; </t><t>All the workers of iniquity boast in themselves.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Yet they say, “The LORD does not see, </t><t>Nor does the God of Jacob understand.”</t>


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<t>Understand, you senseless among the people; </t><t>And <i>you</i> fools, when will you be wise?</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He who planted the ear, shall He not hear? </t><t>He who formed the eye, shall He not see?</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>is</i> the man whom You <f>[8†]</f>instruct, O LORD, </t><t>And teach out of Your law,</t>


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<t>That You may give him rest from the days of adversity, </t><t>Until the pit is dug for the wicked.</t>


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<t>But judgment will return to righteousness, </t><t>And all the upright in heart will follow it.</t>


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<t>Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? </t><t>Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?</t>


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<t>Unless the LORD <i>had</i> <i>been</i> my help, </t><t>My soul would soon have settled in silence.</t>


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<t>Shall <f>[9†]</f>the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, </t><t>Have fellowship with You?</t>


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<t>They gather together against the life of the righteous, </t><t>And condemn <f>[10†]</f>innocent blood.</t>


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<t>He has brought on them their own iniquity, </t><t>And shall cut them off in their own wickedness; </t><t>The LORD our God shall cut them off.</t>


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<pb/><t>Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! </t><t>Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.</t>


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<t>Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; </t><t>Let us shout joyfully to Him with <f>[1†]</f>psalms.</t>


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<t>In His hand <i>are</i> the deep places of the earth; </t><t>The heights of the hills <i>are</i> His also.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The sea <i>is</i> His, for He made it; </t><t>And His hands formed the dry <i>land.</i></t>


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<t>Oh come, let us worship and bow down; </t><t>Let <f>[4†]</f>us kneel before the LORD our Maker.</t>


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<t>For He <i>is</i> our God, </t><t>And <f>[5†]</f>we <i>are</i> the people of His pasture, </t><t>And the sheep of His hand. </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Today, if you will hear His voice:</t>


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<t>“Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>As <i>in</i> the day of trial in the wilderness,</t>


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<t>When <f>[8†]</f>your fathers tested Me; </t><t>They tried Me, though they <f>[9†]</f>saw My work.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>For forty years I was grieved with <i>that</i> generation, </t><t>And said, ‘It <i>is</i> a people who go astray in their hearts, </t><t>And they do not know My ways.’</t>


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<t>Sing to the LORD, bless His name; </t><t>Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.</t>


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<t>For <f>[2†]</f>the LORD <i>is</i> great and <f>[3†]</f>greatly to be praised; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>He <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.</t>


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<t>For <f>[5†]</f>all the gods of the peoples <i>are</i> idols, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>But the LORD made the heavens.</t>


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<t>Honor and majesty <i>are</i> before Him; </t><t>Strength and <f>[7†]</f>beauty <i>are</i> in His sanctuary.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, </t><t>Give to the LORD glory and strength.</t>


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<t>Give to the LORD the glory <i>due</i> His name; </t><t>Bring an offering, and come into His courts.</t>


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<t>Oh, worship the LORD <f>[9†]</f>in the beauty of holiness! </t><t>Tremble before Him, all the earth.</t>


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<t>Say among the nations, <f>[10†]</f>“The LORD reigns; </t><t>The world also is firmly established, </t><t>It shall not be moved; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>He shall judge the peoples righteously.”</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>Let the sea roar, and all its fullness;</t>


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<t>Let the field be joyful, and all that <i>is</i> in it. </t><t>Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the LORD.</t>


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<t>For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>He shall judge the world with righteousness, </t><t>And the peoples with His truth.</t>


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<pb/><t>The LORD <f>[1†]</f>reigns; </t><t>Let the earth rejoice; </t><t>Let the multitude of isles be glad!</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Clouds and darkness surround Him; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Righteousness and justice <i>are</i> the foundation of His throne.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, </t><t>At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, </t><t>Who boast of idols. </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Worship Him, all <i>you</i> gods.</t>


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<t>Zion hears and is glad, </t><t>And the daughters of Judah rejoice </t><t>Because of Your judgments, O LORD.</t>


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<t>For You, LORD, <i>are</i> <f>[10†]</f>most high above all the earth; </t><t> <f>[11†]</f>You are exalted far above all gods.</t>


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<t>You who love the LORD, <f>[12†]</f>hate evil! </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>He preserves the souls of His saints; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, </t><t> <f>[17†]</f>And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Oh, <f>[1†]</f>sing to the LORD a new song! </t><t>For He has <f>[2†]</f>done marvelous things; </t><t>His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The LORD has made known His salvation; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.</t>


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<t>He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.</t>


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<t>Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; </t><t>Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.</t>


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<t>Let the rivers clap <i>their</i> hands; </t><t>Let the hills be joyful together before the LORD,</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>For He is coming to judge the earth. </t><t>With righteousness He shall judge the world, </t><t>And the peoples with equity.</t>


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<pb/><t>The LORD reigns; </t><t>Let the peoples tremble! </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>He dwells <i>between</i> the cherubim; </t><t>Let the earth be moved!</t>


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<t>The King’s strength also loves justice; </t><t>You have established equity; </t><t>You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.</t>


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<t>Moses and Aaron were among His priests, </t><t>And Samuel was among those who <f>[2†]</f>called upon His name; </t><t>They called upon the LORD, and He answered them.</t>


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<t>He spoke to them in the cloudy pillar; </t><t>They kept His testimonies and the ordinance He gave them.</t>


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<t>You answered them, O LORD our God; </t><t>You were to them God-Who-Forgives, </t><t>Though You took vengeance on their deeds.</t>


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<t>Exalt the LORD our God, </t><t>And worship at His holy hill; </t><t>For the LORD our God <i>is</i> holy.</t>


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<pb/><e> <f>[1†]</f>A Psalm of Thanksgiving.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Make <f>[2†]</f>a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!</t>


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<t>Know that the LORD, He <i>is</i> God; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f><i>It</i> <i>is</i> He <i>who</i> has made us, and not we ourselves; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f><i>We</i> <i>are</i> His people and the sheep of His pasture.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, </t><t><i>And</i> into His courts with praise. </t><t>Be thankful to Him, <i>and</i> bless His name.</t>


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<t>For the LORD <i>is</i> good; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>His mercy <i>is</i> everlasting, </t><t>And His truth <i>endures</i> to all generations.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will sing of mercy and justice; </t><t>To You, O LORD, I will sing praises.</t>


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<t>I will behave wisely in a perfect way. </t><t>Oh, when will You come to me? </t><t>I will <f>[1†]</f>walk within my house with a perfect heart.</t>


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<t>I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>I hate the work of those <f>[3†]</f>who fall away; </t><t>It shall not cling to me.</t>


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<t>Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, </t><t>Him I will destroy; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, </t><t>Him I will not endure.</t>


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<t>My eyes <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> on the faithful of the land, </t><t>That they may dwell with me; </t><t>He who walks in a perfect way, </t><t>He shall serve me.</t>


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<t>He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house; </t><t>He who tells lies shall not continue in my presence.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Early I will destroy all the wicked of the land, </t><t>That I may cut off all the evildoers <f>[7†]</f>from the city of the LORD.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Prayer of the afflicted, <f>[1†]</f>when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the LORD.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear my prayer, O LORD, </t><t>And let my cry come to You.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble; </t><t>Incline Your ear to me; </t><t>In the day that I call, answer me speedily.</t>


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<t>For my days are <f>[3†]</f>consumed like smoke, </t><t>And my bones are burned like a hearth.</t>


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<t>Because of Your indignation and Your wrath; </t><t>For You have lifted me up and cast me away.</t>


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<t>But You, O LORD, shall endure forever, </t><t>And the remembrance of Your name to all generations.</t>


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<t>You will arise <i>and</i> have mercy on Zion; </t><t>For the time to favor her, </t><t>Yes, the set time, has come.</t>


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<t>So the nations shall <f>[4†]</f>fear the name of the LORD, </t><t>And all the kings of the earth Your glory.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, </t><t>And shall not despise their prayer.</t>


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<t>This will be <f>[7†]</f>written for the generation to come, </t><t>That <f>[8†]</f>a people yet to be created may praise the LORD.</t>


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<t>For He <f>[9†]</f>looked down from the height of His sanctuary; </t><t>From heaven the LORD viewed the earth,</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>To hear the groaning of the prisoner, </t><t>To release those appointed to death,</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>When the peoples are gathered together, </t><t>And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>I said, “O my God, </t><t>Do not take me away in the midst of my days; </t><t> <f>[15†]</f>Your years <i>are</i> throughout all generations.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, </t><t>And the heavens <i>are</i> the work of Your hands.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>They will perish, but You will endure; </t><t>Yes, they will all grow old like a garment; </t><t>Like a cloak You will change them, </t><t>And they will be changed.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>The children of Your servants will continue, </t><t>And their descendants will be established before You.”</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Bless <f>[1†]</f>the LORD, O my soul; </t><t>And all that is within me, <i>bless</i> His holy name!</t>


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<t>Who redeems your life from destruction, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,</t>


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<t>Who satisfies your mouth with good <i>things,</i> </t><t><i>So</i> <i>that</i> <f>[5†]</f>your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> merciful and gracious, </t><t>Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>He will not always strive <i>with</i> <i>us,</i> </t><t>Nor will He keep <i>His</i> <i>anger</i> forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>He has not dealt with us according to our sins, </t><t>Nor punished us according to our iniquities.</t>


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<t>For as the heavens are high above the earth, </t><t><i>So</i> great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;</t>


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<t>As far as the east is from the west, </t><t><i>So</i> far has He <f>[10†]</f>removed our transgressions from us.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>As a father pities <i>his</i> children, </t><t><i>So</i> the LORD pities those who fear Him.</t>


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<t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> man, <f>[12†]</f>his days <i>are</i> like grass; </t><t>As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, </t><t>And <f>[14†]</f>its place remembers it no more.</t>


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<t>But the mercy of the LORD <i>is</i> from everlasting to everlasting </t><t>On those who fear Him, </t><t>And His righteousness to children’s children,</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>To such as keep His covenant, </t><t>And to those who remember His commandments to do them.</t>


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<t>The LORD has established His throne in heaven, </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>His kingdom rules over all.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Bless the LORD, you His angels, </t><t>Who excel in strength, who <f>[18†]</f>do His word, </t><t>Heeding the voice of His word.</t>


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<t>Bless the LORD, all <i>you</i> His hosts, </t><t> <f>[19†]</f><i>You</i> ministers of His, who do His pleasure.</t>


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<t>Bless the LORD, all His works, </t><t>In all places of His dominion. </t><t>Bless the LORD, O my soul!</t>


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<pb/><t>Bless <f>[1†]</f>the LORD, O my soul! </t><t>O LORD my God, You are very great: </t><t>You are clothed with honor and majesty,</t>


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<t>Who cover <i>Yourself</i> with light as <i>with</i> a garment, </t><t>Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, </t><t>Who makes the clouds His chariot, </t><t>Who walks on the wings of the wind,</t>


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<t><i>You</i> <i>who</i> laid the foundations of the earth, </t><t>So <i>that</i> it should not be moved forever,</t>


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<t>You <f>[3†]</f>covered it with the deep as <i>with</i> a garment; </t><t>The waters stood above the mountains.</t>


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<t>They went up over the mountains; </t><t>They went down into the valleys, </t><t>To the place which You founded for them.</t>


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<t>You have <f>[4†]</f>set a boundary that they may not pass over, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>That they may not return to cover the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He waters the hills from His upper chambers; </t><t>The earth is satisfied with <f>[7†]</f>the fruit of Your works.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, </t><t>And vegetation for the service of man, </t><t>That he may bring forth <f>[9†]</f>food from the earth,</t>


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<t>And <f>[10†]</f>wine <i>that</i> makes glad the heart of man, </t><t>Oil to make <i>his</i> face shine, </t><t>And bread <i>which</i> strengthens man’s heart.</t>


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<t>The trees of the LORD are full <i>of</i> <i>sap,</i> </t><t>The cedars of Lebanon which He planted,</t>


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<t>The high hills <i>are</i> for the wild goats; </t><t>The cliffs are a refuge for the <f>[11†]</f>rock badgers.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>He appointed the moon for seasons; </t><t>The <f>[13†]</f>sun knows its going down.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>You make darkness, and it is night, </t><t>In which all the beasts of the forest creep about.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>O LORD, how manifold are Your works! </t><t>In wisdom You have made them all. </t><t>The earth is full of Your <f>[18†]</f>possessions—</t>


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<t>This great and wide sea, </t><t>In which <i>are</i> innumerable teeming things, </t><t>Living things both small and great.</t>


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<t>There the ships sail about; </t><t><i>There</i> <i>is</i> that <f>[19†]</f>Leviathan </t><t>Which You have made to play there.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>These all wait for You, </t><t>That You may give <i>them</i> their food in due season.</t>


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<t><i>What</i> You give them they gather in; </t><t>You open Your hand, they are filled with good.</t>


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<t>You hide Your face, they are troubled; </t><t> <f>[21†]</f>You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; </t><t>And You renew the face of the earth.</t>


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<t>May the glory of the LORD endure forever; </t><t>May the LORD <f>[23†]</f>rejoice in His works.</t>


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<t>He looks on the earth, and it <f>[24†]</f>trembles; </t><t> <f>[25†]</f>He touches the hills, and they smoke.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; </t><t>I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.</t>


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<t>May <f>[28†]</f>sinners be consumed from the earth, </t><t>And the wicked be no more. </t><t>Bless the LORD, O my soul! </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Oh, <f>[1†]</f>give thanks to the LORD! </t><t>Call upon His name; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Make known His deeds among the peoples!</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Remember His marvelous works which He has done, </t><t>His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,</t>


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<t>He <f>[7†]</f>remembers His covenant forever, </t><t>The word <i>which</i> He commanded, for a thousand generations,</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f><i>The</i> <i>covenant</i> which He made with Abraham, </t><t>And His oath to Isaac,</t>


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<t>Saying, <f>[9†]</f>“To you I will give the land of Canaan </t><t>As the allotment of your inheritance,”</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>When they were few in number, </t><t>Indeed very few, <f>[11†]</f>and strangers in it.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>He permitted no one to do them wrong; </t><t>Yes, <f>[13†]</f>He rebuked kings for their sakes,</t>


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<t>Moreover <f>[14†]</f>He called for a famine in the land; </t><t>He destroyed all the <f>[15†]</f>provision of bread.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>He sent a man before them— </t><t>Joseph—<i>who</i> <f>[17†]</f>was sold as a slave.</t>


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<t>Until the time that his word came to pass, </t><t> <f>[19†]</f>The word of the LORD tested him.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Israel also came into Egypt, </t><t>And Jacob dwelt <f>[23†]</f>in the land of Ham.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>He increased His people greatly, </t><t>And made them stronger than their enemies.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>He turned their heart to hate His people, </t><t>To deal craftily with His servants.</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>Their land abounded with frogs, </t><t><i>Even</i> in the chambers of their kings.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>He spoke, and there came swarms of flies, </t><t><i>And</i> lice in all their territory.</t>


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<t> <f>[32†]</f>He struck their vines also, and their fig trees, </t><t>And splintered the trees of their territory.</t>


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<t> <f>[34†]</f>He also destroyed all the firstborn in their land, </t><t> <f>[35†]</f>The first of all their strength.</t>


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<t> <f>[36†]</f>He also brought them out with silver and gold, </t><t>And <i>there</i> <i>was</i> none feeble among His tribes.</t>


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<t> <f>[37†]</f>Egypt was glad when they departed, </t><t>For the fear of them had fallen upon them.</t>


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<t> <f>[39†]</f><i>The</i> <i>people</i> asked, and He brought quail, </t><t>And <f>[40†]</f>satisfied them with the bread of heaven.</t>


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<t> <f>[41†]</f>He opened the rock, and water gushed out; </t><t>It ran in the dry places <i>like</i> a river.</t>


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<t> <f>[43†]</f>He gave them the lands of the Gentiles, </t><t>And they inherited the labor of the nations,</t>


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<t> <f>[44†]</f>That they might observe His statutes </t><t>And keep His laws. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for <i>He</i> <i>is</i> good! </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever.</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>are</i> those who keep justice, </t><t><i>And</i> he who <f>[2†]</f>does righteousness at <f>[3†]</f>all times!</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Remember me, O LORD, with the favor <i>You</i> <i>have</i> <i>toward</i> Your people. </t><t>Oh, visit me with Your salvation,</t>


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<t>That I may see the benefit of Your chosen ones, </t><t>That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, </t><t>That I may glory with Your inheritance.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>We have sinned with our fathers, </t><t>We have committed iniquity, </t><t>We have done wickedly.</t>


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<t>Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders; </t><t>They did not remember the multitude of Your mercies, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>But rebelled by the sea—the Red Sea.</t>


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<t>Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>That He might make His mighty power known.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it dried up; </t><t>So <f>[9†]</f>He led them through the depths, </t><t>As through the wilderness.</t>


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<t>He <f>[10†]</f>saved them from the hand of him who hated <i>them,</i> </t><t>And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>And He gave them their request, </t><t>But <f>[16†]</f>sent leanness into their soul.</t>


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<t>When <f>[17†]</f>they envied Moses in the camp, </t><t><i>And</i> Aaron the saint of the LORD,</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan, </t><t>And covered the faction of Abiram.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Therefore He said that He would destroy them, </t><t>Had not Moses His chosen one <f>[23†]</f>stood before Him in the breach, </t><t>To turn away His wrath, lest He destroy <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>Then they despised <f>[24†]</f>the pleasant land; </t><t>They <f>[25†]</f>did not believe His word,</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>But complained in their tents, </t><t><i>And</i> did not heed the voice of the LORD.</t>


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<t> <f>[27†]</f>Therefore He raised His hand <i>in</i> <i>an</i> <i>oath</i> against them, </t><t> <f>[28†]</f>To overthrow them in the wilderness,</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>To overthrow their descendants among the nations, </t><t>And to scatter them in the lands.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>They joined themselves also to Baal of Peor, </t><t>And ate sacrifices made to the dead.</t>


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<t>Thus they provoked <i>Him</i> to anger with their deeds, </t><t>And the plague broke out among them.</t>


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<t>And that was accounted to him <f>[32†]</f>for righteousness </t><t>To all generations forevermore.</t>


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<t> <f>[33†]</f>They angered <i>Him</i> also at the waters of strife, </t><t> <f>[34†]</f>So that it went ill with Moses on account of them;</t>


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<t> <f>[35†]</f>Because they rebelled against His Spirit, </t><t>So that he spoke rashly with his lips.</t>


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<t> <f>[36†]</f>They did not destroy the peoples, </t><t> <f>[37†]</f>Concerning whom the LORD had commanded them,</t>


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<t> <f>[41†]</f>They even sacrificed their sons </t><t>And their daughters to <f>[42†]</f>demons,</t>


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<t>And shed innocent blood, </t><t>The blood of their sons and daughters, </t><t>Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; </t><t>And <f>[43†]</f>the land was polluted with blood.</t>


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<t>Thus they were <f>[44†]</f>defiled by their own works, </t><t>And <f>[45†]</f>played the harlot by their own deeds.</t>


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<t>Therefore <f>[46†]</f>the wrath of the LORD was kindled against His people, </t><t>So that He abhorred <f>[47†]</f>His own inheritance.</t>


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<t>And <f>[48†]</f>He gave them into the hand of the Gentiles, </t><t>And those who hated them ruled over them.</t>


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<t>Their enemies also oppressed them, </t><t>And they were brought into subjection under their hand.</t>


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<t> <f>[49†]</f>Many times He delivered them; </t><t>But they rebelled in their counsel, </t><t>And were brought low for their iniquity.</t>


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<t> <f>[51†]</f>And for their sake He remembered His covenant, </t><t>And <f>[52†]</f>relented <f>[53†]</f>according to the multitude of His mercies.</t>


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<t> <f>[54†]</f>He also made them to be pitied </t><t>By all those who carried them away captive.</t>


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<t> <f>[55†]</f>Save us, O LORD our God, </t><t>And gather us from among the Gentiles, </t><t>To give thanks to Your holy name, </t><t>To triumph in Your praise.</t>


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<t> <f>[56†]</f>Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel </t><t>From everlasting to everlasting! </t><t>And let all the people say, “Amen!” </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Oh, <f>[1†]</f>give thanks to the LORD, for <i>He</i> <i>is</i> good! </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever.</t>


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<t>Let the redeemed of the LORD say <i>so,</i> </t><t>Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,</t>


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<t>And <f>[2†]</f>gathered out of the lands, </t><t>From the east and from the west, </t><t>From the north and from the south.</t>


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<t>They wandered in <f>[3†]</f>the wilderness in a desolate way; </t><t>They found no city to dwell in.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, </t><t><i>And</i> He delivered them out of their distresses.</t>


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<t>And He led them forth by the <f>[5†]</f>right way, </t><t>That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Oh, that <i>men</i> would give thanks to the LORD <i>for</i> His goodness, </t><t>And <i>for</i> His wonderful works to the children of men!</t>


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<t>For <f>[7†]</f>He satisfies the longing soul, </t><t>And fills the hungry soul with goodness.</t>


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<t>Those who <f>[8†]</f>sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Bound in affliction and irons—</t>


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<t>Because they <f>[10†]</f>rebelled against the words of God, </t><t>And despised <f>[11†]</f>the counsel of the Most High,</t>


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<t>Therefore He brought down their heart with labor; </t><t>They fell down, and <i>there</i> <i>was</i> <f>[12†]</f>none to help.</t>


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<t>Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, </t><t><i>And</i> He saved them out of their distresses.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, </t><t>And broke their chains in pieces.</t>


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<t>Oh, that <i>men</i> would give thanks to the LORD <i>for</i> His goodness, </t><t>And <i>for</i> His wonderful works to the children of men!</t>


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<t>Fools, <f>[15†]</f>because of their transgression, </t><t>And because of their iniquities, were afflicted.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Their soul abhorred all manner of food, </t><t>And they <f>[17†]</f>drew near to the gates of death.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>He sent His word and <f>[19†]</f>healed them, </t><t>And <f>[20†]</f>delivered <i>them</i> from their destructions.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, </t><t>And <f>[22†]</f>declare His works with rejoicing.</t>


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<t>For He commands and <f>[23†]</f>raises the stormy wind, </t><t>Which lifts up the waves of the sea.</t>


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<t>They mount up to the heavens, </t><t>They go down again to the depths; </t><t> <f>[24†]</f>Their soul melts because of trouble.</t>


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<t>Then they cry out to the LORD in their trouble, </t><t>And He brings them out of their distresses.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>Oh, that <i>men</i> would give thanks to the LORD <i>for</i> His goodness, </t><t>And <i>for</i> His wonderful works to the children of men!</t>


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<t>Let them exalt Him also <f>[27†]</f>in the assembly of the people, </t><t>And praise Him in the company of the elders.</t>


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<t>A <f>[29†]</f>fruitful land into barrenness, </t><t>For the wickedness of those who dwell in it.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>He turns a wilderness into pools of water, </t><t>And dry land into watersprings.</t>


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<t> <f>[31†]</f>He also blesses them, and they multiply greatly; </t><t>And He does not let their cattle <f>[32†]</f>decrease.</t>


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<t>When they are <f>[33†]</f>diminished and brought low </t><t>Through oppression, affliction, and sorrow,</t>


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<t> <f>[34†]</f>He pours contempt on princes, </t><t>And causes them to wander in the wilderness <i>where</i> <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no way;</t>


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<t> <f>[35†]</f>Yet He sets the poor on high, far from affliction, </t><t>And <f>[36†]</f>makes <i>their</i> families like a flock.</t>


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<t> <f>[37†]</f>The righteous see <i>it</i> and rejoice, </t><t>And all <f>[38†]</f>iniquity stops its mouth.</t>


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<t> <f>[39†]</f>Whoever <i>is</i> wise will observe these <i>things,</i> </t><t>And they will understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O <f>[1†]</f>God, my heart is steadfast; </t><t>I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.</t>


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<t>I will praise You, O LORD, among the peoples, </t><t>And I will sing praises to You among the nations.</t>


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<t>For Your mercy <i>is</i> great above the heavens, </t><t>And Your truth <i>reaches</i> to the clouds.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>That Your beloved may be delivered, </t><t>Save <i>with</i> Your right hand, and hear me.</t>


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<t>God has spoken in His holiness: </t><t>“I will rejoice; </t><t>I will divide Shechem </t><t>And measure out the Valley of Succoth.</t>


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<t>Gilead <i>is</i> Mine; Manasseh <i>is</i> Mine; </t><t>Ephraim also <i>is</i> the helmet for My head; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Judah <i>is</i> My lawgiver.</t>


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<t>Moab <i>is</i> My washpot; </t><t>Over Edom I will cast My shoe; </t><t>Over Philistia I will triumph.”</t>


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<t><i>Is</i> <i>it</i> not <i>You,</i> O God, <i>who</i> cast us off? </t><t>And <i>You,</i> O God, <i>who</i> did not go out with our armies?</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Through God we will do valiantly, </t><t>For <i>it</i> <i>is</i> He <i>who</i> shall tread down our enemies.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Do <f>[1†]</f> not keep silent, </t><t>O God of my praise!</t>


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<t>For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful </t><t>Have opened against me; </t><t>They have spoken against me with a <f>[2†]</f>lying tongue.</t>


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<t>They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, </t><t>And fought against me <f>[3†]</f>without a cause.</t>


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<t>In return for my love they are my accusers, </t><t>But I <i>give</i> <i>myself</i> <i>to</i> prayer.</t>


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<t>Let his children continually be vagabonds, and beg; </t><t>Let them seek <i>their</i> <i>bread</i> also from their desolate places.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Let the creditor seize all that he has, </t><t>And let strangers plunder his labor.</t>


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<t>Let there be none to extend mercy to him, </t><t>Nor let there be any to favor his fatherless children.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Let his posterity be cut off, </t><t><i>And</i> in the generation following let their <f>[12†]</f>name be blotted out.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, </t><t>And let not the sin of his mother <f>[14†]</f>be blotted out.</t>


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<t>Let them be continually before the LORD, </t><t>That He may <f>[15†]</f>cut off the memory of them from the earth;</t>


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<t>Because he did not remember to show mercy, </t><t>But persecuted the poor and needy man, </t><t>That he might even slay the <f>[16†]</f>broken in heart.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>As he loved cursing, so let it come to him; </t><t>As he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him.</t>


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<t>As he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, </t><t>So let it <f>[18†]</f>enter his body like water, </t><t>And like oil into his bones.</t>


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<t>Let it be to him like the garment which covers him, </t><t>And for a belt with which he girds himself continually.</t>


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<t><i>Let</i> this <i>be</i> the LORD’s reward to my accusers, </t><t>And to those who speak evil against my person.</t>


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<t>But You, O GOD the Lord, </t><t>Deal with me for Your name’s sake; </t><t>Because Your mercy <i>is</i> good, deliver me.</t>


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<t>My <f>[20†]</f>knees are weak through fasting, </t><t>And my flesh is feeble from lack of fatness.</t>


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<t>I also have become <f>[21†]</f>a reproach to them; </t><t><i>When</i> they look at me, <f>[22†]</f>they shake their heads.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>That they may know that this <i>is</i> Your hand— </t><t><i>That</i> You, LORD, have done it!</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>Let them curse, but You bless; </t><t>When they arise, let them be ashamed, </t><t>But let <f>[25†]</f>Your servant rejoice.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>Let my accusers be clothed with shame, </t><t>And let them cover themselves with their own disgrace as with a mantle.</t>


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<t>I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; </t><t>Yes, <f>[27†]</f>I will praise Him among the multitude.</t>


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<t>For <f>[28†]</f>He shall stand at the right hand of the poor, </t><t>To save <i>him</i> from those who condemn him.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> The <f>[1†]</f>LORD said to my Lord, </t><t>“Sit at My right hand, </t><t>Till I make Your enemies Your <f>[2†]</f>footstool.”</t>


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<t>The LORD shall send the rod of Your strength <f>[3†]</f>out of Zion. </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Rule in the midst of Your enemies!</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Your people <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> volunteers </t><t>In the day of Your power; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, </t><t>You have the dew of Your youth.</t>


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<t>The LORD has sworn </t><t>And <f>[7†]</f>will not relent, </t><t>“You <i>are</i> a <f>[8†]</f>priest forever </t><t>According to the order of <f>[9†]</f>Melchizedek.”</t>


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<t>The Lord <i>is</i> <f>[10†]</f>at Your right hand; </t><t>He shall execute kings <f>[11†]</f>in the day of His wrath.</t>


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<t>He shall judge among the nations, </t><t>He shall fill <i>the</i> <i>places</i> with dead bodies, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>He shall execute the heads of many countries.</t>


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<t>He shall drink of the brook by the wayside; </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>Therefore He shall lift up the head.</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>I will praise the LORD with <i>my</i> whole heart, </t><t>In the assembly of the upright and <i>in</i> the congregation.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>The works of the LORD <i>are</i> great, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Studied by all who have pleasure in them.</t>


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<t>His work <i>is</i> <f>[4†]</f>honorable and glorious, </t><t>And His righteousness endures forever.</t>


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<t>He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> gracious and full of compassion.</t>


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<t>He has declared to His people the power of His works, </t><t>In giving them the heritage of the nations.</t>


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<t>The works of His hands <i>are</i> <f>[6†]</f>verity and justice; </t><t>All His precepts <i>are</i> sure.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>They stand fast forever and ever, </t><t><i>And</i> <i>are</i> <f>[8†]</f>done in truth and uprightness.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>He has sent redemption to His people; </t><t>He has commanded His covenant forever: </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Holy and awesome <i>is</i> His name.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom; </t><t>A good understanding have all those who do <i>His</i> <i>commandments.</i> </t><t>His praise endures forever.</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t>Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>who</i> fears the LORD, </t><t><i>Who</i> <f>[1†]</f>delights greatly in His commandments.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>His descendants will be mighty on earth; </t><t>The generation of the upright will be blessed.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Wealth and riches <i>will</i> <i>be</i> in his house, </t><t>And his righteousness endures forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; </t><t><i>He</i> <i>is</i> gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>A good man deals graciously and lends; </t><t>He will guide his affairs <f>[6†]</f>with discretion.</t>


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<t>Surely he will never be shaken; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>He will not be afraid of evil tidings; </t><t>His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.</t>


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<t>His <f>[9†]</f>heart <i>is</i> established; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>He will not be afraid, </t><t>Until he <f>[11†]</f>sees <i>his</i> <i>desire</i> upon his enemies.</t>


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<t>He has dispersed abroad, </t><t>He has given to the poor; </t><t>His righteousness endures forever; </t><t>His horn will be exalted with honor.</t>


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<t>The wicked will see <i>it</i> and be grieved; </t><t>He will gnash his teeth and melt away; </t><t>The desire of the wicked shall perish.</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Praise, O servants of the LORD, </t><t>Praise the name of the LORD!</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>From the rising of the sun to its going down </t><t>The LORD’s name <i>is</i> to be praised.</t>


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<t>The LORD <i>is</i> <f>[4†]</f>high above all nations, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>His glory above the heavens.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Who humbles Himself to behold </t><t><i>The</i> <i>things</i> <i>that</i> <i>are</i> in the heavens and in the earth?</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>He raises the poor out of the dust, </t><t><i>And</i> lifts the <f>[9†]</f>needy out of the ash heap,</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>He grants the barren woman a home, </t><t>Like a joyful mother of children. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>When <f>[1†]</f>Israel went out of Egypt, </t><t>The house of Jacob <f>[2†]</f>from a people of strange language,</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>What ails you, O sea, that you fled? </t><t>O Jordan, <i>that</i> you turned back?</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Who turned the rock <i>into</i> a pool of water, </t><t>The flint into a fountain of waters.</t>


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<pb/><t>Not <f>[1†]</f>unto us, O LORD, not unto us, </t><t>But to Your name give glory, </t><t>Because of Your mercy, </t><t>Because of Your truth.</t>


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<t>They have hands, but they do not handle; </t><t>Feet they have, but they do not walk; </t><t>Nor do they mutter through their throat.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Those who make them are like them; </t><t><i>So</i> <i>is</i> everyone who trusts in them.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>O Israel, trust in the LORD; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>He <i>is</i> their help and their shield.</t>


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<t>The LORD has been mindful of <i>us;</i> </t><t>He will bless us; </t><t>He will bless the house of Israel; </t><t>He will bless the house of Aaron.</t>


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<t><i>May</i> you <i>be</i> <f>[9†]</f>blessed by the LORD, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Who made heaven and earth.</t>


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<t>The heaven, <i>even</i> the heavens, <i>are</i> the LORD’s; </t><t>But the earth He has given to the children of men.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>But we will bless the LORD </t><t>From this time forth and forevermore. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>I <f>[1†]</f>love the LORD, because He has heard </t><t>My voice <i>and</i> my supplications.</t>


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<t>Because He has inclined His ear to me, </t><t>Therefore I will call <i>upon</i> <i>Him</i> as long as I live.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>The pains of death surrounded me, </t><t>And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; </t><t>I found trouble and sorrow.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Gracious <i>is</i> the LORD, and <f>[4†]</f>righteous; </t><t>Yes, our God <i>is</i> merciful.</t>


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<t>Return to your <f>[5†]</f>rest, O my soul, </t><t>For <f>[6†]</f>the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>For You have delivered my soul from death, </t><t>My eyes from tears, </t><t><i>And</i> my feet from falling.</t>


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<t>O LORD, truly <f>[14†]</f>I <i>am</i> Your servant; </t><t>I <i>am</i> Your servant, <f>[15†]</f>the son of Your maidservant; </t><t>You have loosed my bonds.</t>


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<t>I will offer to You <f>[16†]</f>the sacrifice of thanksgiving, </t><t>And will call upon the name of the LORD.</t>


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<t>In the <f>[17†]</f>courts of the LORD’s house, </t><t>In the midst of you, O Jerusalem. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


text:
<t>For His merciful kindness is great toward us, </t><t>And <f>[2†]</f>the truth of the LORD <i>endures</i> forever. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


text:
<pb/><t>Oh, <f>[1†]</f>give thanks to the LORD, for <i>He</i> <i>is</i> good! </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>I called on the LORD in distress; </t><t>The LORD answered me <i>and</i> <f>[5†]</f>set me in a broad place.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[6†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> on my side; </t><t>I will not fear. </t><t>What can man do to me?</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The LORD is for me among those who help me; </t><t>Therefore <f>[8†]</f>I shall see <i>my</i> <i>desire</i> on those who hate me.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[9†]</f><i>It</i> <i>is</i> better to trust in the LORD </t><t>Than to put confidence in man.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[10†]</f><i>It</i> <i>is</i> better to trust in the LORD </t><t>Than to put confidence in princes.</t>


text:
<t>They <f>[11†]</f>surrounded me, </t><t>Yes, they surrounded me; </t><t>But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.</t>


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<t>They surrounded me <f>[12†]</f>like bees; </t><t>They were quenched <f>[13†]</f>like a fire of thorns; </t><t>For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.</t>


text:
<t>The voice of rejoicing and salvation </t><t><i>Is</i> in the tents of the righteous; </t><t>The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[15†]</f>The right hand of the LORD is exalted; </t><t>The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[16†]</f>I shall not die, but live, </t><t>And <f>[17†]</f>declare the works of the LORD.</t>


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<t>The LORD has <f>[18†]</f>chastened me severely, </t><t>But He has not given me over to death.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[19†]</f>Open to me the gates of righteousness; </t><t>I will go through them, </t><t><i>And</i> I will praise the LORD.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[20†]</f>This is the gate of the LORD, </t><t> <f>[21†]</f>Through which the righteous shall enter.</t>


text:
<t>I will praise You, </t><t>For You have <f>[22†]</f>answered me, </t><t>And have become my salvation.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[23†]</f>The stone <i>which</i> the builders rejected </t><t>Has become the chief cornerstone.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[24†]</f>Blessed <i>is</i> he who comes in the name of the LORD! </t><t>We have blessed you from the house of the LORD.</t>


text:
<t>God <i>is</i> the LORD, </t><t>And He has given us <f>[25†]</f>light; </t><t>Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.</t>


text:
<t>You <i>are</i> my God, and I will praise You; </t><t> <f>[26†]</f><i>You</i> <i>are</i> my God, I will exalt You.</t>


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<t>Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for <i>He</i> <i>is</i> good! </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever.</t>


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<pb/><t>Blessed <i>are</i> the undefiled in the way, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Who walk in the law of the LORD!</t>


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<t>Blessed <i>are</i> those who keep His testimonies, </t><t>Who seek Him with the <f>[2†]</f>whole heart!</t>


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<t>With my whole heart I have <f>[5†]</f>sought You; </t><t>Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!</t>


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<t>I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, </t><t>As <i>much</i> <i>as</i> in all riches.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Deal bountifully with Your servant, </t><t><i>That</i> I may live and keep Your word.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>I <i>am</i> a stranger in the earth; </t><t>Do not hide Your commandments from me.</t>


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<t>Princes also sit <i>and</i> speak against me, </t><t><i>But</i> Your servant meditates on Your statutes.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>My soul clings to the dust; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Revive me according to Your word.</t>


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<t>Make me understand the way of Your precepts; </t><t>So <f>[16†]</f>shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.</t>


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<t>I will run the course of Your commandments, </t><t>For You shall <f>[18†]</f>enlarge my heart.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, </t><t>And I shall keep it <i>to</i> the end.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; </t><t>Indeed, I shall observe it with <i>my</i> whole heart.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Turn away my eyes from <f>[23†]</f>looking at worthless things, </t><t><i>And</i> revive me in Your way.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>Establish Your word to Your servant, </t><t>Who <i>is</i> <i>devoted</i> to fearing You.</t>


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<t>And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, </t><t>For I have hoped in Your ordinances.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, </t><t>And will not be ashamed.</t>


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<t>My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, </t><t>Which I love, </t><t>And I will meditate on Your statutes.</t>


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<t>This <i>is</i> my <f>[27†]</f>comfort in my affliction, </t><t>For Your word has given me life.</t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>Indignation has taken hold of me </t><t>Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f><i>You</i> <i>are</i> my portion, O LORD; </t><t>I have said that I would keep Your words.</t>


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<t>I entreated Your favor with <i>my</i> whole heart; </t><t>Be merciful to me according to Your word.</t>


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<t> <f>[32†]</f>At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, </t><t>Because of Your righteous judgments.</t>


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<t>The proud have <f>[37†]</f>forged a lie against me, </t><t><i>But</i> I will keep Your precepts with <i>my</i> whole heart.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> good for me that I have been afflicted, </t><t>That I may learn Your statutes.</t>


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<t> <f>[39†]</f>The law of Your mouth <i>is</i> better to me </t><t>Than thousands of <i>coins</i> <i>of</i> gold and silver.</t>


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<t> <f>[40†]</f>Your hands have made me and fashioned me; </t><t>Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.</t>


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<t> <f>[41†]</f>Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, </t><t>Because I have hoped in Your word.</t>


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<t>I know, O LORD, <f>[42†]</f>that Your judgments <i>are</i> right, </t><t>And <i>that</i> in faithfulness You have afflicted me.</t>


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<t>Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, </t><t>According to Your word to Your servant.</t>


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<t>Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; </t><t>For Your law <i>is</i> my delight.</t>


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<t>Let the proud <f>[43†]</f>be ashamed, </t><t>For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; </t><t><i>But</i> I will meditate on Your precepts.</t>


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<t>My eyes fail <i>from</i> <i>searching</i> Your word, </t><t>Saying, “When will You comfort me?”</t>


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<t>For <f>[45†]</f>I have become like a wineskin in smoke, </t><t><i>Yet</i> I do not forget Your statutes.</t>


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<t> <f>[46†]</f>How many <i>are</i> the days of Your servant? </t><t> <f>[47†]</f>When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?</t>


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<t> <f>[48†]</f>The proud have dug pits for me, </t><t>Which <i>is</i> not according to Your law.</t>


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<t>All Your commandments <i>are</i> faithful; </t><t>They persecute me <f>[49†]</f>wrongfully; </t><t>Help me!</t>


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<t>Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, </t><t>So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.</t>


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<t>Your faithfulness <i>endures</i> to all generations; </t><t>You established the earth, and it abides.</t>


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<t>They continue this day according to <f>[51†]</f>Your ordinances, </t><t>For all <i>are</i> Your servants.</t>


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<t>Unless Your law <i>had</i> <i>been</i> my delight, </t><t>I would then have perished in my affliction.</t>


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<t> <f>[52†]</f>I have seen the consummation of all perfection, </t><t><i>But</i> Your commandment <i>is</i> exceedingly broad.</t>


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<t>You, through Your commandments, make me <f>[54†]</f>wiser than my enemies; </t><t>For they <i>are</i> ever with me.</t>


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<t>I have more understanding than all my teachers, </t><t> <f>[55†]</f>For Your testimonies <i>are</i> my meditation.</t>


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<t> <f>[57†]</f>How sweet are Your words to my taste, </t><t><i>Sweeter</i> than honey to my mouth!</t>


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<t>Accept, I pray, <f>[60†]</f>the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, </t><t>And teach me Your judgments.</t>


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<t> <f>[62†]</f>The wicked have laid a snare for me, </t><t>Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.</t>


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<t> <f>[63†]</f>Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, </t><t>For they <i>are</i> the rejoicing of my heart.</t>


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<t> <f>[65†]</f>Depart from me, you evildoers, </t><t>For I will keep the commandments of my God!</t>


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<t>Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; </t><t>And do not let me <f>[66†]</f>be ashamed of my hope.</t>


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<t>You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, </t><t>For their deceit <i>is</i> falsehood.</t>


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<t>You put away all the wicked of the earth <f>[67†]</f><i>like</i> dross; </t><t>Therefore I love Your testimonies.</t>


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<t> <f>[70†]</f>I <i>am</i> Your servant; </t><t>Give me understanding, </t><t>That I may know Your testimonies.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> time for <i>You</i> to act, O LORD, </t><t><i>For</i> they have regarded Your law as void.</t>


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<t>Therefore all <i>Your</i> precepts <i>concerning</i> all <i>things</i> </t><t>I consider <i>to</i> <i>be</i> right; </t><t>I hate every false way.</t>


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<t>The entrance of Your words gives light; </t><t> <f>[72†]</f>It gives understanding to the <f>[73†]</f>simple.</t>


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<t> <f>[75†]</f>Look upon me and be merciful to me, </t><t>As Your custom <i>is</i> toward those who love Your name.</t>


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<t> <f>[76†]</f>Direct my steps by Your word, </t><t>And <f>[77†]</f>let no iniquity have dominion over me.</t>


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<t> <f>[80†]</f>Rivers of water run down from my eyes, </t><t>Because <i>men</i> do not keep Your law.</t>


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<t> <f>[82†]</f>Your testimonies, <i>which</i> You have commanded, </t><t><i>Are</i> righteous and very faithful.</t>


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<t>Your righteousness <i>is</i> an everlasting righteousness, </t><t>And Your law <i>is</i> <f>[85†]</f>truth.</t>


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<t>Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, </t><t><i>Yet</i> Your commandments <i>are</i> my delights.</t>


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<t>The righteousness of Your testimonies <i>is</i> everlasting; </t><t>Give me understanding, and I shall live.</t>


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<t>I cry out with <i>my</i> whole heart; </t><t>Hear me, O LORD! </t><t>I will keep Your statutes.</t>


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<t> <f>[86†]</f>I rise before the dawning of the morning, </t><t>And cry for help; </t><t>I hope in Your word.</t>


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<t> <f>[87†]</f>My eyes are awake through the <i>night</i> watches, </t><t>That I may meditate on Your word.</t>


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<t>Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; </t><t>O LORD, revive me according to Your justice.</t>


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<t>Concerning Your testimonies, </t><t>I have known of old that You have founded them <f>[89†]</f>forever.</t>


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<t>Many <i>are</i> my persecutors and my enemies, </t><t><i>Yet</i> I do not <f>[92†]</f>turn from Your testimonies.</t>


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<t>I see the treacherous, and <f>[93†]</f>am disgusted, </t><t>Because they do not keep Your word.</t>


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<t>Consider how I love Your precepts; </t><t>Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness.</t>


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<t>The entirety of Your word <i>is</i> truth, </t><t>And every one of Your righteous judgments <i>endures</i> forever.</t>


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<t> <f>[94†]</f>Princes persecute me without a cause, </t><t>But my heart stands in awe of Your word.</t>


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<t> <f>[95†]</f>Great peace have those who love Your law, </t><t>And nothing causes them to stumble.</t>


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<t>I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, </t><t> <f>[97†]</f>For all my ways <i>are</i> before You.</t>


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<t>Let my cry come before You, O LORD; </t><t> <f>[98†]</f>Give me understanding according to Your word.</t>


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<t>My tongue shall speak of Your word, </t><t>For all Your commandments <i>are</i> righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[101†]</f>I long for Your salvation, O LORD, </t><t>And <f>[102†]</f>Your law <i>is</i> my delight.</t>


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<t> <f>[103†]</f>I have gone astray like a lost sheep; </t><t>Seek Your servant, </t><t>For I do not forget Your commandments.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> In <f>[1†]</f>my distress I cried to the LORD, </t><t>And He heard me.</t>


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<t>Woe is me, that I dwell in <f>[2†]</f>Meshech, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f><i>That</i> I dwell among the tents of Kedar!</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I <f>[1†]</f>will lift up my eyes to the hills— </t><t>From whence comes my help?</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He will not allow your foot to be moved; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>He who keeps you will not slumber.</t>


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<t>The LORD <i>is</i> your keeper; </t><t>The LORD <i>is</i> <f>[5†]</f>your shade <f>[6†]</f>at your right hand.</t>


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<t>The LORD shall <f>[9†]</f>preserve your going out and your coming in </t><t>From this time forth, and even forevermore.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents. Of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I was glad when they said to me, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>“Let us go into the house of the LORD.”</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Where the tribes go up, </t><t>The tribes of the LORD, </t><t>To <f>[4†]</f>the Testimony of Israel, </t><t>To give thanks to the name of the LORD.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>For thrones are set there for judgment, </t><t>The thrones of the house of David.</t>


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<t>For the sake of my brethren and companions, </t><t>I will now say, “Peace <i>be</i> within you.”</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Unto You <f>[1†]</f>I lift up my eyes, </t><t>O You <f>[2†]</f>who dwell in the heavens.</t>


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<t>Behold, as the eyes of servants <i>look</i> to the hand of their masters, </t><t>As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>So our eyes <i>look</i> to the LORD our God, </t><t>Until He has mercy on us.</t>


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<t>Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us! </t><t>For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.</t>


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<t>Our soul is exceedingly filled </t><t>With the scorn of those who are at ease, </t><t>With the contempt of the proud.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents. Of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> “If it had not been the LORD who was on our <f>[1†]</f>side,” </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Let Israel now say—</t>


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<t>Then they would have <f>[3†]</f>swallowed us alive, </t><t>When their wrath was kindled against us;</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Our soul has escaped <f>[5†]</f>as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; </t><t>The snare is broken, and we have escaped.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Our help <i>is</i> in the name of the LORD, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Who made heaven and earth.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Those who trust in the LORD </t><t><i>Are</i> like Mount Zion, </t><t><i>Which</i> cannot be moved, <i>but</i> abides forever.</t>


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<t>As the mountains surround Jerusalem, </t><t>So the LORD surrounds His people </t><t>From this time forth and forever.</t>


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<t>For <f>[1†]</f>the scepter of wickedness shall not rest </t><t>On the land allotted to the righteous, </t><t>Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.</t>


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<t>Do good, O LORD, to <i>those</i> <i>who</i> <i>are</i> good, </t><t>And to <i>those</i> <i>who</i> <i>are</i> upright in their hearts.</t>


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<t>As for such as turn aside to their <f>[2†]</f>crooked ways, </t><t>The LORD shall lead them away </t><t>With the workers of iniquity. </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Peace <i>be</i> upon Israel!</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> When <f>[1†]</f>the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>We were like those who dream.</t>


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<t>Then <f>[3†]</f>our mouth was filled with laughter, </t><t>And our tongue with singing. </t><t>Then they said among the nations, </t><t>“The LORD has done great things for them.”</t>


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<t>He who continually goes forth weeping, </t><t>Bearing seed for sowing, </t><t>Shall doubtless come again with <f>[5†]</f>rejoicing, </t><t>Bringing his sheaves <i>with</i> <i>him.</i></t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Unless the LORD builds the house, </t><t>They labor in vain who build it; </t><t>Unless <f>[1†]</f>the LORD guards the city, </t><t>The watchman stays awake in vain.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> vain for you to rise up early, </t><t>To sit up late, </t><t>To <f>[2†]</f>eat the bread of sorrows; </t><t><i>For</i> so He gives His beloved sleep.</t>


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<t>Behold, <f>[3†]</f>children <i>are</i> a heritage from the LORD, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>The fruit of the womb <i>is</i> a <f>[5†]</f>reward.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Happy <i>is</i> the man who has his quiver full of them; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>They shall not be ashamed, </t><t>But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Blessed <f>[1†]</f><i>is</i> every one who fears the LORD, </t><t>Who walks in His ways.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>When you eat the labor of your hands, </t><t>You <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> happy, and <i>it</i> <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> <f>[3†]</f>well with you.</t>


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<t>Your wife <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> <f>[4†]</f>like a fruitful vine </t><t>In the very heart of your house, </t><t>Your <f>[5†]</f>children <f>[6†]</f>like olive plants </t><t>All around your table.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The LORD bless you out of Zion, </t><t>And may you see the good of Jerusalem </t><t>All the days of your life.</t>


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<t>Yes, may you <f>[8†]</f>see your children’s children. </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Peace <i>be</i> upon Israel!</t>


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<pb/><e>Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> “Many a time they have <f>[1†]</f>afflicted me from <f>[2†]</f>my youth,” </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Let Israel now say—</t>


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<t>“Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; </t><t>Yet they have not prevailed against me.</t>


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<t>Let them be as the <f>[4†]</f>grass <i>on</i> the housetops, </t><t>Which withers before it grows up,</t>


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<t>Neither let those who pass by them say, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>“The blessing of the LORD <i>be</i> upon you; </t><t>We bless you in the name of the LORD!”</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Out <f>[1†]</f>of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;</t>


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<t>Lord, hear my voice! </t><t>Let Your ears be attentive </t><t>To the voice of my supplications.</t>


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<t>But <i>there</i> <i>is</i> <f>[4†]</f>forgiveness with You, </t><t>That <f>[5†]</f>You may be feared.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>My soul <i>waits</i> for the Lord </t><t>More than those who watch for the morning— </t><t><i>Yes, more than</i> those who watch for the morning.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>O Israel, hope in the LORD; </t><t>For <f>[10†]</f>with the LORD <i>there</i> <i>is</i> mercy, </t><t>And with Him <i>is</i> abundant redemption.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents. Of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> LORD, my heart is not haughty, </t><t>Nor my eyes lofty. </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Neither do I concern myself with great matters, </t><t>Nor with things too profound for me.</t>


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<t>Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Like a weaned child with his mother; </t><t>Like a weaned child <i>is</i> my soul within me.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> LORD, remember David </t><t><i>And</i> all his afflictions;</t>


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<t>How he swore to the LORD, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f><i>And</i> vowed to <f>[2†]</f>the Mighty One of Jacob:</t>


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<t>“Surely I will not go into the chamber of my house, </t><t>Or go up to the comfort of my bed;</t>


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<t>Until I <f>[4†]</f>find a place for the LORD, </t><t>A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”</t>


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<t>Behold, we heard of it <f>[5†]</f>in Ephrathah; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>We found it <f>[7†]</f>in the fields of the woods.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, </t><t>You and <f>[10†]</f>the ark of Your strength.</t>


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<t>Let Your priests <f>[11†]</f>be clothed with righteousness, </t><t>And let Your saints shout for joy.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>The LORD has sworn <i>in</i> truth to David; </t><t>He will not turn from it: </t><t>“I will set upon your throne <f>[13†]</f>the fruit of your body.</t>


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<t>If your sons will keep My covenant </t><t>And My testimony which I shall teach them, </t><t>Their sons also shall sit upon your throne forevermore.”</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>For the LORD has chosen Zion; </t><t>He has desired <i>it</i> for His dwelling place:</t>


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<t>“This <f>[15†]</f> <i>is</i> My resting place forever; </t><t>Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>I will abundantly bless her provision; </t><t>I will satisfy her poor with bread.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>I will also clothe her priests with salvation, </t><t> <f>[18†]</f>And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>There I will make the horn of David grow; </t><t> <f>[20†]</f>I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.</t>


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<t>His enemies I will <f>[21†]</f>clothe with shame, </t><t>But upon Himself His crown shall flourish.”</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents. Of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Behold, how good and how pleasant <i>it</i> <i>is</i> </t><t>For <f>[1†]</f>brethren to dwell together in unity!</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> like the precious oil upon the head, </t><t>Running down on the beard, </t><t>The beard of Aaron, </t><t>Running down on the edge of his garments.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> like the dew of <f>[2†]</f>Hermon, </t><t>Descending upon the mountains of Zion; </t><t>For <f>[3†]</f>there the LORD commanded the blessing— </t><t>Life forevermore.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Song of Ascents.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Behold, bless the LORD, </t><t>All <i>you</i> servants of the LORD, </t><t>Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t>Praise the name of the LORD; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Praise <i>Him,</i> O you servants of the LORD!</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>You who stand in the house of the LORD, </t><t>In <f>[3†]</f>the courts of the house of our God,</t>


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<t>Praise the LORD, for <f>[4†]</f>the LORD <i>is</i> good; </t><t>Sing praises to His name, <f>[5†]</f>for <i>it</i> <i>is</i> pleasant.</t>


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<t>For <f>[6†]</f>the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, </t><t>Israel for His special treasure.</t>


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<t>For I know that <f>[7†]</f>the LORD <i>is</i> great, </t><t>And our Lord <i>is</i> above all gods.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Whatever the LORD pleases He does, </t><t>In heaven and in earth, </t><t>In the seas and in all deep places.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>He makes lightning for the rain; </t><t>He brings the wind out of His <f>[11†]</f>treasuries.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>He sent signs and wonders into the midst of you, O Egypt, </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Upon Pharaoh and all his servants.</t>


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<t>Sihon king of the Amorites, </t><t>Og king of Bashan, </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>all the kingdoms of Canaan—</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>And gave their land <i>as</i> a heritage, </t><t>A heritage to Israel His people.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>Your name, O LORD, <i>endures</i> forever, </t><t>Your fame, O LORD, throughout all generations.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>For the LORD will judge His people, </t><t>And He will have compassion on His servants.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>The idols of the nations <i>are</i> silver and gold, </t><t>The work of men’s hands.</t>


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<t>Blessed be the LORD <f>[22†]</f>out of Zion, </t><t>Who dwells in Jerusalem! </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>To Him who laid out the earth above the waters, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>And brought out Israel from among them, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>To Him who divided the Red Sea in two, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>To Him who led His people through the wilderness, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>To Him who struck down great kings, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<t>Who <f>[20†]</f>remembered us in our lowly state, </t><t>For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;</t>


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<pb/><t>By the rivers of Babylon, </t><t>There we sat down, yea, we wept </t><t>When we remembered Zion.</t>


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<t>For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song, </t><t>And those who <f>[1†]</f>plundered us <i>requested</i> mirth, </t><t><i>Saying,</i> “Sing us <i>one</i> of the songs of Zion!”</t>


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<t>If I do not remember you, </t><t>Let my <f>[2†]</f>tongue cling to the roof of my mouth— </t><t>If I do not exalt Jerusalem </t><t>Above my chief joy.</t>


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<t>Remember, O LORD, against <f>[3†]</f>the sons of Edom </t><t>The day of Jerusalem, </t><t>Who said, “Raze <i>it,</i> raze <i>it,</i> </t><t>To its very foundation!”</t>


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<t>O daughter of Babylon, <f>[4†]</f>who are to be destroyed, </t><t>Happy the one <f>[5†]</f>who repays you as you have served us!</t>


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<pb/><e>A <i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will praise You with my whole heart; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Before the gods I will sing praises to You.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>I will worship <f>[3†]</f>toward Your holy temple, </t><t>And praise Your name </t><t>For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; </t><t>For You have <f>[4†]</f>magnified Your word above all Your name.</t>


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<t>In the day when I cried out, You answered me, </t><t><i>And</i> made me bold <i>with</i> strength in my soul.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O LORD, </t><t>When they hear the words of Your mouth.</t>


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<t>Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, </t><t>For great <i>is</i> the glory of the LORD.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Though the LORD <i>is</i> on high, </t><t>Yet <f>[7†]</f>He regards the lowly; </t><t>But the proud He knows from afar.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; </t><t>You will stretch out Your hand </t><t>Against the wrath of my enemies, </t><t>And Your right hand will save me.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>The LORD will perfect <i>that</i> <i>which</i> concerns me; </t><t>Your mercy, O LORD, <i>endures</i> forever; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Do not forsake the works of Your hands.</t>


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<pb/><e>For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> O LORD, <f>[1†]</f>You have searched me and known <i>me.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>You know my sitting down and my rising up; </t><t>You <f>[3†]</f>understand my thought afar off.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>You comprehend my path and my lying down, </t><t>And are acquainted with all my ways.</t>


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<t>For <i>there</i> <i>is</i> not a word on my tongue, </t><t><i>But</i> behold, O LORD, <f>[5†]</f>You know it altogether.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f><i>Such</i> knowledge <i>is</i> too wonderful for me; </t><t>It is high, I cannot <i>attain</i> it.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>If I ascend into heaven, You <i>are</i> there; </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>If I make my bed in hell, behold, You <i>are</i> <i>there.</i></t>


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<t><i>If</i> I take the wings of the morning, </t><t><i>And</i> dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,</t>


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<t>If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall on me,” </t><t>Even the night shall be light about me;</t>


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<t>Indeed, <f>[10†]</f>the darkness shall not hide from You, </t><t>But the night shines as the day; </t><t>The darkness and the light <i>are</i> both alike <i>to</i> <i>You.</i></t>


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<t>I will praise You, for I am fearfully <i>and</i> wonderfully made; </t><t>Marvelous are Your works, </t><t>And <i>that</i> my soul knows very well.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>My frame was not hidden from You, </t><t>When I was made in secret, </t><t><i>And</i> skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.</t>


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<t>Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. </t><t>And in Your book they all were written, </t><t>The days fashioned for me, </t><t>When <i>as</i> <i>yet</i> <i>there</i> <i>were</i> none of them.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! </t><t>How great is the sum of them!</t>


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<t><i>If</i> I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; </t><t>When I awake, I am still with You.</t>


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<t>Oh, that You would <f>[13†]</f>slay the wicked, O God! </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Depart from me, therefore, you bloodthirsty men.</t>


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<t>For they <f>[15†]</f>speak against You wickedly; </t><t>Your enemies take <i>Your</i> <i>name</i> in vain.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Do I not hate them, O LORD, who hate You? </t><t>And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?</t>


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<t>And see if <i>there</i> <i>is</i> <i>any</i> wicked way in me, </t><t>And <f>[18†]</f>lead me in the way everlasting.</t>


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<pb/><e>To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; </t><t>Preserve me from violent men,</t>


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<t>Who plan evil things in <i>their</i> hearts; </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>They continually gather together <i>for</i> war.</t>


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<t>They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; </t><t>The <f>[2†]</f>poison of asps <i>is</i> under their lips. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t> <f>[3†]</f>Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; </t><t>Preserve me from violent men, </t><t>Who have purposed to make my steps stumble.</t>


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<t>The proud have hidden a <f>[4†]</f>snare for me, and cords; </t><t>They have spread a net by the wayside; </t><t>They have set traps for me. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>I said to the LORD: “You <i>are</i> my God; </t><t>Hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.</t>


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<t>O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, </t><t>You have covered my head in the day of battle.</t>


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<t>Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; </t><t>Do not further his <i>wicked</i> scheme, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f><i>Lest</i> they be exalted. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>“<i>As</i> <i>for</i> the head of those who surround me, </t><t>Let the evil of their lips cover them;</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Let burning coals fall upon them; </t><t>Let them be cast into the fire, </t><t>Into deep pits, that they rise not up again.</t>


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<t>Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; </t><t>Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow <i>him.</i>”</t>


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<t>I know that the LORD will <f>[7†]</f>maintain </t><t>The cause of the afflicted, </t><t><i>And</i> justice for the poor.</t>


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<t>Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; </t><t>The upright shall dwell in Your presence.</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> LORD, I cry out to You; </t><t>Make haste to me! </t><t>Give ear to my voice when I cry out to You.</t>


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<t>Let my prayer be set before You <f>[1†]</f><i>as</i> incense, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>The lifting up of my hands <i>as</i> <f>[3†]</f>the evening sacrifice.</t>


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<t>Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, </t><t>To practice wicked works </t><t>With men who work iniquity; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>And do not let me eat of their delicacies.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Let the righteous strike me; </t><t><i>It</i> <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> a kindness. </t><t>And let him rebuke me; </t><t><i>It</i> <i>shall</i> <i>be</i> as excellent oil; </t><t>Let my head not refuse it. </t><t>For still my prayer <i>is</i> against the deeds of the wicked.</t>


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<t>Their judges are overthrown by the sides of the cliff, </t><t>And they hear my words, for they are sweet.</t>


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<t>Our bones are scattered at the mouth of the grave, </t><t>As when one plows and breaks up the earth.</t>


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<t>But <f>[7†]</f>my eyes <i>are</i> upon You, O GOD the Lord; </t><t>In You I take refuge; </t><t>Do not leave my soul destitute.</t>


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<t>Keep me from <f>[8†]</f>the snares they have laid for me, </t><t>And from the traps of the workers of iniquity.</t>


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<pb/><e>A <f>[1†]</f>Contemplation of David. A Prayer <f>[2†]</f>when he was in the cave.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I cry out to the LORD with my voice; </t><t>With my voice to the LORD I make my supplication.</t>


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<t>When my spirit was <f>[3†]</f>overwhelmed within me, </t><t>Then You knew my path. </t><t>In the way in which I walk </t><t>They have secretly <f>[4†]</f>set a snare for me.</t>


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<t>Look on <i>my</i> right hand and see, </t><t>For <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no one who acknowledges me; </t><t>Refuge has failed me; </t><t>No one cares for my soul.</t>


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<t>I cried out to You, O LORD: </t><t>I said, “You <i>are</i> my refuge, </t><t>My portion in the land of the living.</t>


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<t>Attend to my cry, </t><t>For I am brought very low; </t><t>Deliver me from my persecutors, </t><t>For they are stronger than I.</t>


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<t>Bring my soul out of prison, </t><t>That I may <f>[5†]</f>praise Your name; </t><t>The righteous shall surround me, </t><t>For You shall deal bountifully with me.”</t>


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<pb/><e>A Psalm of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Hear my prayer, O LORD, </t><t>Give ear to my supplications! </t><t>In Your faithfulness answer me, </t><t><i>And</i> in Your righteousness.</t>


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<t>Do not enter into judgment with Your servant, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>For in Your sight no one living is righteous.</t>


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<t>For the enemy has persecuted my soul; </t><t>He has crushed my life to the ground; </t><t>He has made me dwell in darkness, </t><t>Like those who have long been dead.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; </t><t>My heart within me is distressed.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>I remember the days of old; </t><t>I meditate on all Your works; </t><t>I muse on the work of Your hands.</t>


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<t>I spread out my hands to You; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>My soul <i>longs</i> for You like a thirsty land. </t> <pb/><i>Selah</i>


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<pb/><t>Answer me speedily, O LORD; </t><t>My spirit fails! </t><t>Do not hide Your face from me, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Lest I be like those who go down into the pit.</t>


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<t>Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness <f>[6†]</f>in the morning, </t><t>For in You do I trust; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, </t><t>For <f>[8†]</f>I lift up my soul to You.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Teach me to do Your will, </t><t>For You <i>are</i> my God; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Your Spirit <i>is</i> good. </t><t>Lead me in <f>[11†]</f>the land of uprightness.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Revive me, O LORD, for Your name’s sake! </t><t>For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.</t>


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<t>In Your mercy <f>[13†]</f>cut off my enemies, </t><t>And destroy all those who afflict my soul; </t><t>For I <i>am</i> Your servant.</t>


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<pb/><i><e>A</i><i>Psalm</i> of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD my Rock, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Who trains my hands for war, </t><t><i>And</i> my fingers for battle—</t>


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<t>My lovingkindness and my fortress, </t><t>My high tower and my deliverer, </t><t>My shield and <i>the</i> <i>One</i> in whom I take refuge, </t><t>Who subdues my people under me.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>LORD, what <i>is</i> man, that You take knowledge of him? </t><t><i>Or</i> the son of man, that You are mindful of him?</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Man is like a breath; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>His days <i>are</i> like a passing shadow.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Bow down Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Flash forth lightning and scatter them; </t><t>Shoot out Your arrows and destroy them.</t>


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<t>Stretch out Your hand from above; </t><t>Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, </t><t>From the hand of foreigners,</t>


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<t>Whose mouth <f>[8†]</f>speaks lying words, </t><t>And whose right hand <i>is</i> a right hand of falsehood.</t>


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<t>I will <f>[9†]</f>sing a new song to You, O God; </t><t>On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,</t>


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<t><i>The</i> <i>One</i> who gives salvation to kings, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>Who delivers David His servant </t><t>From the deadly sword.</t>


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<t>Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners, </t><t>Whose mouth speaks lying words, </t><t>And whose right hand <i>is</i> a right hand of falsehood—</t>


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<t>That our sons <i>may</i> <i>be</i> <f>[11†]</f>as plants grown up in their youth; </t><t><i>That</i> our daughters <i>may</i> <i>be</i> as pillars, </t><t>Sculptured in palace style;</t>


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<t><i>That</i> our barns <i>may</i> <i>be</i> full, </t><t>Supplying all kinds of produce; </t><t><i>That</i> our sheep may bring forth thousands </t><t>And ten thousands in our fields;</t>


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<t><i>That</i> our oxen <i>may</i> <i>be</i> well laden; </t><t><i>That</i> <i>there</i> <i>be</i> no breaking in or going out; </t><t><i>That</i> <i>there</i> <i>be</i> no outcry in our streets.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Happy <i>are</i> the people who are in such a state; </t><t>Happy <i>are</i> the people whose God <i>is</i> the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><e> <f>[1†]</f>A Praise of David.</e> <pb/><t> <n>[1]</n> I will extol You, my God, O King; </t><t>And I will bless Your name forever and ever.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised; </t><t>And <f>[3†]</f>His greatness <i>is</i> unsearchable.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>One generation shall praise Your works to another, </t><t>And shall declare Your mighty acts.</t>


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<t><i>Men</i> shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, </t><t>And I will declare Your greatness.</t>


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<t>They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, </t><t>And shall sing of Your righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> gracious and full of compassion, </t><t>Slow to anger and great in mercy.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> good to all, </t><t>And His tender mercies <i>are</i> over all His works.</t>


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<t>To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, </t><t>And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Your kingdom <i>is</i> an everlasting kingdom, </t><t>And Your dominion <i>endures</i> throughout all generations.</t>


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<t>The LORD upholds all who fall, </t><t>And <f>[9†]</f>raises up all <i>who</i> <i>are</i> bowed down.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>The eyes of all look expectantly to You, </t><t>And <f>[11†]</f>You give them their food in due season.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> near to all who call upon Him, </t><t>To all who call upon Him <f>[14†]</f>in truth.</t>


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<t>He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; </t><t>He also will hear their cry and save them.</t>


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<t>My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD, </t><t>And all flesh shall bless His holy name </t><t>Forever and ever.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>While I live I will praise the LORD; </t><t>I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Do not put your trust in princes, </t><t><i>Nor</i> in a son of man, in whom <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no help.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; </t><t>In that very day <f>[5†]</f>his plans perish.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Happy <i>is</i> <i>he</i> who <i>has</i> the God of Jacob for his help, </t><t>Whose hope <i>is</i> in the LORD his God,</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Who made heaven and earth, </t><t>The sea, and all that <i>is</i> in them; </t><t>Who keeps truth forever,</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Who executes justice for the oppressed, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Who gives food to the hungry. </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>The LORD opens <i>the</i> <i>eyes</i> <i>of</i> the blind; </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>The LORD raises those who are bowed down; </t><t>The LORD loves the righteous.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>The LORD watches over the strangers; </t><t>He relieves the fatherless and widow; </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>The LORD shall reign forever— </t><t>Your God, O Zion, to all generations. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t>For <f>[1†]</f><i>it</i> <i>is</i> good to sing praises to our God; </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>For <i>it</i> <i>is</i> pleasant, <i>and</i> <f>[3†]</f>praise is beautiful.</t>


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<t>The LORD <f>[4†]</f>builds up Jerusalem; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Great <i>is</i> our Lord, and <f>[9†]</f>mighty in power; </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>His understanding <i>is</i> infinite.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>Who covers the heavens with clouds, </t><t>Who prepares rain for the earth, </t><t>Who makes grass to grow on the mountains.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>He gives to the beast its food, </t><t><i>And</i> <f>[14†]</f>to the young ravens that cry.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>He does not delight in the strength of the horse; </t><t>He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.</t>


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<t>For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; </t><t>He has blessed your children within you.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>He makes peace <i>in</i> your borders, </t><t><i>And</i> <f>[17†]</f>fills you with the finest wheat.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>He sends out His command <i>to</i> <i>the</i> earth; </t><t>His word runs very swiftly.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>He sends out His word and melts them; </t><t>He causes His wind to blow, <i>and</i> the waters flow.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>He declares His word to Jacob, </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>His statutes and His judgments to Israel.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>He has not dealt thus with any nation; </t><t>And <i>as</i> <i>for</i> <i>His</i> judgments, they have not known them. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t>Praise the LORD from the heavens; </t><t>Praise Him in the heights!</t>


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<t>Praise Him, <f>[1†]</f>you heavens of heavens, </t><t>And <f>[2†]</f>you waters above the heavens!</t>


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<t>Let them praise the name of the LORD, </t><t>For <f>[3†]</f>He commanded and they were created.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>He also established them forever and ever; </t><t>He made a decree which shall not pass away.</t>


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<t>Praise the LORD from the earth, </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>You great sea creatures and all the depths;</t>


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<t>Let them praise the name of the LORD, </t><t>For His <f>[7†]</f>name alone is exalted; </t><t>His glory <i>is</i> above the earth and heaven.</t>


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<t>And He <f>[8†]</f>has exalted the horn of His people, </t><t>The praise of <f>[9†]</f>all His saints— </t><t>Of the children of Israel, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>A people near to Him. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise the LORD! </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>Sing to the LORD a new song, </t><t><i>And</i> His praise in the assembly of saints.</t>


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<t>Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; </t><t>Let the children of Zion be joyful in their <f>[2†]</f>King.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Let them praise His name with the dance; </t><t>Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp.</t>


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<t>For <f>[4†]</f>the LORD takes pleasure in His people; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>He will beautify the humble with salvation.</t>


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<t><i>Let</i> the high praises of God <i>be</i> in their mouth, </t><t>And <f>[7†]</f>a two-edged sword in their hand,</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>To execute on them the written judgment— </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>This honor have all His saints. </t><t>Praise the LORD!</t>


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<pb/><t>Praise <f>[1†]</f> the LORD! </t><t>Praise God in His sanctuary; </t><t>Praise Him in His mighty firmament!</t>


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<t>Praise Him for His mighty acts; </t><t>Praise Him according to His excellent <f>[2†]</f>greatness!</t>


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<t>Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; </t><t>Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>A wise <i>man</i> will hear and increase learning, </t><t>And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,</t>


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<t>To understand a proverb and an enigma, </t><t>The words of the wise and their <f>[4†]</f>riddles.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of knowledge, </t><t><i>But</i> fools despise wisdom and instruction.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>My son, hear the instruction of your father, </t><t>And do not forsake the law of your mother;</t>


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<t>For they <i>will</i> <i>be</i> a <f>[7†]</f>graceful ornament on your head, </t><t>And chains about your neck.</t>


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<t>If they say, “Come with us, </t><t>Let us <f>[9†]</f>lie in wait to <i>shed</i> blood; </t><t>Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;</t>


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<t>Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, </t><t>And whole, <f>[10†]</f>like those who go down to the Pit;</t>


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<t>We shall find all <i>kinds</i> of precious possessions, </t><t>We shall fill our houses with spoil;</t>


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<t>My son, <f>[11†]</f>do not walk in the way with them, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>Keep your foot from their path;</t>


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<t>But they lie in wait for their <i>own</i> blood, </t><t>They lurk secretly for their <i>own</i> lives.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>So <i>are</i> the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; </t><t>It takes away the life of its owners.</t>


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<t>She cries out in the chief concourses, </t><t>At the openings of the gates in the city </t><t>She speaks her words:</t>


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<t>“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? </t><t>For scorners delight in their scorning, </t><t>And fools hate knowledge.</t>


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<t>Turn at my rebuke; </t><t>Surely <f>[16†]</f>I will pour out my spirit on you; </t><t>I will make my words known to you.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Because I have called and you refused, </t><t>I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded,</t>


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<t>When <f>[20†]</f>your terror comes like a storm, </t><t>And your destruction comes like a whirlwind, </t><t>When distress and anguish come upon you.</t>


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<t>“Then <f>[21†]</f> they will call on me, but I will not answer; </t><t>They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.</t>


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<t>Because they <f>[22†]</f>hated knowledge </t><t>And did not <f>[23†]</f>choose the fear of the LORD,</t>


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<t>Therefore <f>[25†]</f>they shall eat the fruit of their own way, </t><t>And be filled to the full with their own fancies.</t>


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<t>For the turning away of the simple will slay them, </t><t>And the complacency of fools will destroy them;</t>


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<t>But whoever listens to me will dwell <f>[26†]</f>safely, </t><t>And <f>[27†]</f>will be secure, without fear of evil.”</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>If you seek her as silver, </t><t>And search for her as <i>for</i> hidden treasures;</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, </t><t>And find the knowledge of God.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>For the LORD gives wisdom; </t><t>From His mouth <i>come</i> knowledge and understanding;</t>


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<t>He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f><i>He</i> <i>is</i> a shield to those who walk uprightly;</t>


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<t>Then you will understand righteousness and justice, </t><t>Equity <i>and</i> every good path.</t>


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<t>From those who leave the paths of uprightness </t><t>To <f>[8†]</f>walk in the ways of darkness;</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Who rejoice in doing evil, </t><t><i>And</i> delight in the perversity of the wicked;</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Whose ways <i>are</i> crooked, </t><t>And <i>who</i> <i>are</i> devious in their paths;</t>


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<t>To deliver you from <f>[11†]</f>the immoral woman, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>From the seductress <i>who</i> flatters with her words,</t>


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<t>So you may walk in the way of goodness, </t><t>And keep <i>to</i> the paths of righteousness.</t>


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<t>For the upright will dwell in the <f>[14†]</f>land, </t><t>And the blameless will remain in it;</t>


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<t>But the wicked will be cut off from the earth, </t><t>And the unfaithful will be uprooted from it.</t>


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<t>Let not mercy and truth forsake you; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>Bind them around your neck, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Write them on the tablet of your heart,</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Trust in the LORD with all your heart, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>And lean not on your own understanding;</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Honor the LORD with your possessions, </t><t>And with the firstfruits of all your increase;</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>So your barns will be filled with plenty, </t><t>And your vats will overflow with new wine.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, </t><t>Nor detest His correction;</t>


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<t>For whom the LORD loves He corrects, </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Just as a father the son <i>in</i> <i>whom</i> he delights.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Happy <i>is</i> the man <i>who</i> finds wisdom, </t><t>And the man <i>who</i> gains understanding;</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>For her proceeds <i>are</i> better than the profits of silver, </t><t>And her gain than fine gold.</t>


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<t>She <i>is</i> more precious than rubies, </t><t>And <f>[17†]</f>all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>Length of days <i>is</i> in her right hand, </t><t>In her left hand riches and honor.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Her ways <i>are</i> ways of pleasantness, </t><t>And all her paths <i>are</i> peace.</t>


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<t>She <i>is</i> <f>[20†]</f>a tree of life to those who take hold of her, </t><t>And happy <i>are</i> <i>all</i> who retain her.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; </t><t>By understanding He established the heavens;</t>


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<t>When you lie down, you will not be afraid; </t><t>Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>Do not be afraid of sudden terror, </t><t>Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, </t><t>When it is in the power of your hand to do <i>so.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>Do not say to your neighbor, </t><t>“Go, and come back, </t><t>And tomorrow I will give <i>it,</i>” </t><t>When you have it with you.</t>


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<t>For the perverse <i>person</i> <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t> <f>[29†]</f>But His secret counsel <i>is</i> with the upright.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>The curse of the LORD <i>is</i> on the house of the wicked, </t><t>But <f>[31†]</f>He blesses the home of the just.</t>


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<pb/><t>Hear, <f>[1†]</f><i>my</i> children, the instruction of a father, </t><t>And give attention to know understanding;</t>


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<t>When I was my father’s son, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He also taught me, and said to me: </t><t>“Let your heart retain my words; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>Keep my commands, and live.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Get wisdom! Get understanding! </t><t>Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.</t>


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<t>Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Love her, and she will keep you.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Wisdom <i>is</i> the principal thing; </t><t><i>Therefore</i> get wisdom. </t><t>And in all your getting, get understanding.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Exalt her, and she will promote you; </t><t>She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.</t>


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<t>She will place on your head <f>[9†]</f>an ornament of grace; </t><t>A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”</t>


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<t>Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, </t><t> <f>[10†]</f>And the years of your life will be many.</t>


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<t>When you walk, <f>[12†]</f>your steps will not be hindered, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>And when you run, you will not stumble.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>For they do not sleep unless they have done evil; </t><t>And their sleep is taken away unless they make <i>someone</i> fall.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>But the path of the just <f>[17†]</f><i>is</i> like the shining sun, </t><t>That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>The way of the wicked <i>is</i> like darkness; </t><t>They do not know what makes them stumble.</t>


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<t>Keep your heart with all diligence, </t><t>For out of it <i>spring</i> the issues of <f>[19†]</f>life.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, </t><t>And her mouth <i>is</i> <f>[3†]</f>smoother than oil;</t>


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<t>Lest you ponder <i>her</i> path of life— </t><t>Her ways are unstable; </t><t>You do not know <i>them.</i></t>


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<t>Therefore hear me now, <i>my</i> children, </t><t>And do not depart from the words of my mouth.</t>


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<t>Lest aliens be filled with your wealth, </t><t>And your labors <i>go</i> to the house of a foreigner;</t>


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<t>I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, </t><t>Nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me!</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f><i>As</i> <i>a</i> loving deer and a graceful doe, </t><t>Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; </t><t>And always be enraptured with her love.</t>


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<t>For why should you, my son, be enraptured by <f>[7†]</f>an immoral woman, </t><t>And be embraced in the arms of a seductress?</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>For the ways of man <i>are</i> before the eyes of the LORD, </t><t>And He ponders all his paths.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>His own iniquities entrap the wicked <i>man,</i> </t><t>And he is caught in the cords of his sin.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>He shall die for lack of instruction, </t><t>And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.</t>


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<pb/><t>My son, <f>[1†]</f>if you become surety for your friend, </t><t><i>If</i> you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,</t>


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<t>So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; </t><t>For you have come into the hand of your friend: </t><t>Go and humble yourself; </t><t>Plead with your friend.</t>


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<t>Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand <i>of</i> <i>the</i> <i>hunter,</i> </t><t>And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>How long will you slumber, O sluggard? </t><t>When will you rise from your sleep?</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, </t><t>And your need like an armed man.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He winks with his eyes, </t><t>He shuffles his feet, </t><t>He points with his fingers;</t>


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<t>Perversity <i>is</i> in his heart, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>He devises evil continually, </t><t> <f>[8†]</f>He sows discord.</t>


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<t>Therefore his calamity shall come <f>[9†]</f>suddenly; </t><t>Suddenly he shall <f>[10†]</f>be broken <f>[11†]</f>without remedy.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>A proud look, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>A lying tongue, </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>Hands that shed innocent blood,</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>A heart that devises wicked plans, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>Feet that are swift in running to evil,</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>A false witness <i>who</i> speaks lies, </t><t>And one who <f>[18†]</f>sows discord among brethren.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>My son, keep your father’s command, </t><t>And do not forsake the law of your mother.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>When you roam, they will lead you; </t><t>When you sleep, <f>[22†]</f>they will keep you; </t><t>And <i>when</i> you awake, they will speak with you.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>For the commandment <i>is</i> a lamp, </t><t>And the law a light; </t><t>Reproofs of instruction <i>are</i> the way of life,</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>To keep you from the evil woman, </t><t>From the flattering tongue of a seductress.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, </t><t>Nor let her allure you with her eyelids.</t>


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<t>For <f>[26†]</f>by means of a harlot </t><t><i>A</i> <i>man</i> <i>is</i> <i>reduced</i> to a crust of bread; </t><t> <f>[27†]</f>And an adulteress will <f>[28†]</f>prey upon his precious life.</t>


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<t>So <i>is</i> he who goes in to his neighbor’s wife; </t><t>Whoever touches her shall not be innocent.</t>


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<t><i>People</i> do not despise a thief </t><t>If he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving.</t>


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<t>Yet <i>when</i> he is found, <f>[29†]</f>he must restore sevenfold; </t><t>He may have to give up all the substance of his house.</t>


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<t>Whoever commits adultery with a woman <f>[30†]</f>lacks understanding; </t><t>He <i>who</i> does so destroys his own soul.</t>


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<t>For <f>[31†]</f>jealousy <i>is</i> a husband’s fury; </t><t>Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>Keep my commands and live, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>And my law as the apple of your eye.</t>


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<t>Say to wisdom, “You <i>are</i> my sister,” </t><t>And call understanding <i>your</i> nearest kin,</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>That they may keep you from the immoral woman, </t><t>From the seductress <i>who</i> flatters with her words.</t>


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<t>And saw among the simple, </t><t>I perceived among the youths, </t><t>A young man <f>[6†]</f>devoid of understanding,</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>She <i>was</i> loud and rebellious, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>Her feet would not stay at home.</t>


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<t>At times <i>she</i> <i>was</i> outside, at times in the open square, </t><t>Lurking at every corner.</t>


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<t>He has taken a bag of money with him, </t><t><i>And</i> will come home on the appointed day.”</t>


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<t>With <f>[11†]</f>her enticing speech she caused him to yield, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>With her flattering lips she seduced him.</t>


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<t>Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, </t><t>Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,</t>


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<t>Till an arrow struck his liver. </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>As a bird hastens to the snare, </t><t>He did not know it <i>would</i> <i>cost</i> his life.</t>


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<t>Now therefore, listen to me, <i>my</i> children; </t><t>Pay attention to the words of my mouth:</t>


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<t>For she has cast down many wounded, </t><t>And <f>[14†]</f>all who were slain by her were strong <i>men.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Her house <i>is</i> the way to hell, </t><t>Descending to the chambers of death.</t>


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<t>She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, </t><t>Beside the way, where the paths meet.</t>


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<t>Listen, for I will speak of <f>[2†]</f>excellent things, </t><t>And from the opening of my lips <i>will</i> <i>come</i> right things;</t>


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<t>All the words of my mouth <i>are</i> with righteousness; </t><t>Nothing crooked or perverse <i>is</i> in them.</t>


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<t>They <i>are</i> all plain to him who understands, </t><t>And right to those who find knowledge.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>For wisdom <i>is</i> better than rubies, </t><t>And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>Pride and arrogance and the evil way </t><t>And <f>[6†]</f>the perverse mouth I hate.</t>


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<t>Counsel <i>is</i> mine, and sound wisdom; </t><t>I <i>am</i> understanding, <f>[7†]</f>I have strength.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>I love those who love me, </t><t>And <f>[10†]</f>those who seek me diligently will find me.</t>


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<t>My fruit <i>is</i> better than gold, yes, than fine gold, </t><t>And my revenue than choice silver.</t>


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<t>That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, </t><t>That I may fill their treasuries.</t>


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<t>“The <f>[12†]</f> LORD possessed me at the beginning of His way, </t><t>Before His works of old.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>I have been established from everlasting, </t><t>From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.</t>


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<t>When <i>there</i> <i>were</i> no depths I was brought forth, </t><t>When <i>there</i> <i>were</i> no fountains abounding with water.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Before the mountains were settled, </t><t>Before the hills, I was brought forth;</t>


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<t>While as yet He had not made the earth or the fields, </t><t>Or the primal dust of the world.</t>


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<t>When He prepared the heavens, I <i>was</i> there, </t><t>When He drew a circle on the face of the deep,</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>When He assigned to the sea its limit, </t><t>So that the waters would not transgress His command, </t><t>When <f>[16†]</f>He marked out the foundations of the earth,</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Then I was beside Him<i> as</i> a master craftsman; </t><t> <f>[18†]</f>And I was daily <i>His</i> delight, </t><t>Rejoicing always before Him,</t>


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<t>Rejoicing in His inhabited world, </t><t>And <f>[19†]</f>my delight <i>was</i> with the sons of men.</t>


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<t>“Now therefore, listen to me,<i> my</i> children, </t><t>For <f>[20†]</f>blessed <i>are</i> <i>those</i> <i>who</i> keep my ways.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>Blessed is the man who listens to me, </t><t>Watching daily at my gates, </t><t>Waiting at the posts of my doors.</t>


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<t>But he who sins against me <f>[23†]</f>wrongs his own soul; </t><t>All those who hate me love death.”</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>She has slaughtered her meat, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>She has mixed her wine, </t><t>She has also furnished her table.</t>


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<t>“Whoever <f>[4†]</f> <i>is</i> simple, let him turn in here!” </t><t><i>As</i> <i>for</i> him who lacks understanding, she says to him,</t>


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<t>“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, </t><t>And he who rebukes a wicked <i>man</i> <i>only</i> harms himself.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>Rebuke a wise <i>man,</i> and he will love you.</t>


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<t>Give <i>instruction</i> to a wise <i>man,</i> and he will be still wiser; </t><t>Teach a just <i>man,</i> <f>[8†]</f>and he will increase in learning.</t>


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<t>“The <f>[9†]</f> fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom, </t><t>And the knowledge of the Holy One <i>is</i> understanding.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>For by me your days will be multiplied, </t><t>And years of life will be added to you.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, </t><t>And <i>if</i> you scoff, you will bear <i>it</i> alone.”</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>A foolish woman is clamorous; </t><t><i>She</i> <i>is</i> simple, and knows nothing.</t>


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<t>For she sits at the door of her house, </t><t>On a seat <f>[13†]</f><i>by</i> the highest places of the city,</t>


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<t>“Whoever <f>[14†]</f> <i>is</i> simple, let him turn in here”; </t><t>And <i>as</i> <i>for</i> him who lacks understanding, she says to him,</t>


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<t>But he does not know that <f>[16†]</f>the dead <i>are</i> there, </t><t><i>That</i> her guests <i>are</i> in the depths of hell.</t>


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<pb/>The proverbs of <f>[1†]</f>Solomon: <pb/><t> <f>[2†]</f>A wise son makes a glad father, </t><t>But a foolish son <i>is</i> the grief of his mother.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>But righteousness delivers from death.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>The LORD will not allow the righteous soul to famish, </t><t>But He casts away the desire of the wicked.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>He who has a slack hand becomes poor, </t><t>But <f>[7†]</f>the hand of the diligent makes rich.</t>


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<t>He who gathers in <f>[8†]</f>summer <i>is</i> a wise son; </t><t>He who sleeps in harvest <i>is</i> <f>[9†]</f>a son who causes shame.</t>


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<t>Blessings <i>are</i> on the head of the righteous, </t><t>But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>The memory of the righteous <i>is</i> blessed, </t><t>But the name of the wicked will rot.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>He who walks with integrity walks securely, </t><t>But he who perverts his ways will become known.</t>


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<t>The mouth of the righteous <i>is</i> a well of life, </t><t>But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.</t>


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<t>Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, </t><t>But <f>[14†]</f>a rod <i>is</i> for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.</t>


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<t>Wise <i>people</i> store up knowledge, </t><t>But <f>[15†]</f>the mouth of the foolish <i>is</i> near destruction.</t>


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<t>The <f>[16†]</f>rich man’s wealth <i>is</i> his strong city; </t><t>The destruction of the poor <i>is</i> their poverty.</t>


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<t>The labor of the righteous <i>leads</i> to <f>[17†]</f>life, </t><t>The wages of the wicked to sin.</t>


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<t>He who keeps instruction <i>is</i> <i>in</i> the way of life, </t><t>But he who refuses correction goes astray.</t>


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<t>Whoever <f>[18†]</f>hides hatred <i>has</i> lying lips, </t><t>And <f>[19†]</f>whoever spreads slander <i>is</i> a fool.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, </t><t>But <f>[21†]</f>he who restrains his lips <i>is</i> wise.</t>


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<t>The tongue of the righteous <i>is</i> choice silver; </t><t>The heart of the wicked <i>is</i> <i>worth</i> little.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>The blessing of the LORD makes <i>one</i> rich, </t><t>And He adds no sorrow with it.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>To do evil <i>is</i> like sport to a fool, </t><t>But a man of understanding has wisdom.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>The fear of the wicked will come upon him, </t><t>And <f>[25†]</f>the desire of the righteous will be granted.</t>


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<t>When the whirlwind passes by, <f>[26†]</f>the wicked <i>is</i> no <i>more,</i> </t><t>But <f>[27†]</f>the righteous <i>has</i> an everlasting foundation.</t>


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<t>As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, </t><t>So <i>is</i> the lazy <i>man</i> to those who send him.</t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>The fear of the LORD prolongs days, </t><t>But <f>[29†]</f>the years of the wicked will be shortened.</t>


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<t>The hope of the righteous <i>will</i> <i>be</i> gladness, </t><t>But the <f>[30†]</f>expectation of the wicked will perish.</t>


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<t>The way of the LORD <i>is</i> strength for the upright, </t><t>But <f>[31†]</f>destruction <i>will</i> <i>come</i> to the workers of iniquity.</t>


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<t> <f>[32†]</f>The righteous will never be removed, </t><t>But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.</t>


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<t> <f>[33†]</f>The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, </t><t>But the perverse tongue will be cut out.</t>


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<t>The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, </t><t>But the mouth of the wicked <i>what</i> <i>is</i> perverse.</t>


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<pb/><t> <f>[1†]</f>Dishonest scales <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t>But a just weight <i>is</i> His delight.</t>


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<t>The integrity of the upright will guide <f>[3†]</f>them, </t><t>But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, </t><t>But <f>[5†]</f>righteousness delivers from death.</t>


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<t>The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, </t><t>But the wicked will fall by his own <f>[6†]</f>wickedness.</t>


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<t>The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, </t><t>But the unfaithful will be caught by <i>their</i> lust.</t>


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<t>When a wicked man dies, <i>his</i> expectation will <f>[7†]</f>perish, </t><t>And the hope of the unjust perishes.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>The righteous is delivered from trouble, </t><t>And it comes to the wicked instead.</t>


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<t>The hypocrite with <i>his</i> mouth destroys his neighbor, </t><t>But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; </t><t>And when the wicked perish, <i>there</i> <i>is</i> jubilation.</t>


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<t>By the blessing of the upright the city is <f>[10†]</f>exalted, </t><t>But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.</t>


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<t>He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, </t><t>But a man of understanding holds his peace.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>A talebearer reveals secrets, </t><t>But he who is of a faithful spirit <f>[12†]</f>conceals a matter.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Where <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no counsel, the people fall; </t><t>But in the multitude of counselors <i>there</i> <i>is</i> safety.</t>


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<t>He who is <f>[14†]</f>surety for a stranger will suffer, </t><t>But one who hates being surety is secure.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>The merciful man does good for his own soul, </t><t>But <i>he</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> cruel troubles his own flesh.</t>


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<t>The wicked <i>man</i> does deceptive work, </t><t>But <f>[16†]</f>he who sows righteousness <i>will</i> <i>have</i> a sure reward.</t>


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<t>As righteousness <i>leads</i> to <f>[17†]</f>life, </t><t>So he who pursues evil <i>pursues</i> <i>it</i> to his own <f>[18†]</f>death.</t>


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<t>Those who are of a perverse heart <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t>But <i>the</i> blameless in their ways <i>are</i> His delight.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; </t><t>But <f>[20†]</f>the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.</t>


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<t><i>As</i> a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, </t><t><i>So</i> <i>is</i> a lovely woman who lacks discretion.</t>


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<t>The desire of the righteous <i>is</i> only good, </t><t><i>But</i> the expectation of the wicked <f>[21†]</f><i>is</i> wrath.</t>


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<t>There is <i>one</i> who <f>[22†]</f>scatters, yet increases more; </t><t>And there is <i>one</i> who withholds more than is right, </t><t>But it <i>leads</i> to poverty.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>The generous soul will be made rich, </t><t> <f>[24†]</f>And he who waters will also be watered himself.</t>


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<t>The people will curse <f>[25†]</f>him who withholds grain, </t><t>But <f>[26†]</f>blessing <i>will</i> <i>be</i> on the head of him who sells <i>it.</i></t>


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<t>He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, </t><t> <f>[27†]</f>But trouble will come to him who seeks <i>evil.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>He who trusts in his riches will fall, </t><t>But <f>[29†]</f>the righteous will flourish like foliage.</t>


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<t>He who troubles his own house <f>[30†]</f>will inherit the wind, </t><t>And the fool <i>will</i> <i>be</i> <f>[31†]</f>servant to the wise of heart.</t>


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<t>The fruit of the righteous <i>is</i> <i>a</i> tree of life, </t><t>And <f>[32†]</f>he who wins souls <i>is</i> wise.</t>


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<t> <f>[33†]</f>If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, </t><t>How much more the ungodly and the sinner.</t>


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<pb/><t>Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, </t><t>But he who hates correction <i>is</i> stupid.</t>


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<t>A good <i>man</i> obtains favor from the LORD, </t><t>But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.</t>


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<t>A man is not established by wickedness, </t><t>But the <f>[1†]</f>root of the righteous cannot be moved.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>An excellent wife <i>is</i> the crown of her husband, </t><t>But she who causes shame <i>is</i> <f>[3†]</f>like rottenness in his bones.</t>


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<t>The thoughts of the righteous <i>are</i> right, </t><t><i>But</i> the counsels of the wicked <i>are</i> deceitful.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>The words of the wicked <i>are,</i> “Lie in wait for blood,” </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>The wicked are overthrown and <i>are</i> no more, </t><t>But the house of the righteous will stand.</t>


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<t>A man will be commended according to his wisdom, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>Better <i>is</i> <i>the</i> <i>one</i> who is slighted but has a servant, </t><t>Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>A righteous <i>man</i> regards the life of his animal, </t><t>But the tender mercies of the wicked <i>are</i> cruel.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>He who tills his land will be satisfied with <f>[11†]</f>bread, </t><t>But he who follows frivolity <f>[12†]</f><i>is</i> devoid of understanding.</t>


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<t>The wicked covet the catch of evil <i>men,</i> </t><t>But the root of the righteous yields <i>fruit.</i></t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of <i>his</i> lips, </t><t> <f>[14†]</f>But the righteous will come through trouble.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of <i>his</i> mouth, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>The way of a fool <i>is</i> right in his own eyes, </t><t>But he who heeds counsel <i>is</i> wise.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>He <i>who</i> speaks truth declares righteousness, </t><t>But a false witness, deceit.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, </t><t>But the tongue of the wise <i>promotes</i> health.</t>


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<t>The truthful lip shall be established forever, </t><t> <f>[21†]</f>But a lying tongue <i>is</i> but for a moment.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, </t><t>But the wicked shall be filled with evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>Lying lips <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t>But those who deal truthfully <i>are</i> His delight.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>A prudent man conceals knowledge, </t><t>But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f>The hand of the diligent will rule, </t><t>But the lazy <i>man</i> will be put to forced labor.</t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, </t><t>But <f>[27†]</f>a good word makes it glad.</t>


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<t>The righteous should choose his friends carefully, </t><t>For the way of the wicked leads them astray.</t>


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<t>The lazy <i>man</i> does not roast what he took in hunting, </t><t>But diligence <i>is</i> man’s precious possession.</t>


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<t>In the way of righteousness <i>is</i> life, </t><t>And in <i>its</i> pathway <i>there</i> <i>is</i> no death.</t>


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<pb/><t>A wise son <i>heeds</i> his father’s instruction, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>A man shall eat well by the fruit of <i>his</i> mouth, </t><t>But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>He who guards his mouth preserves his life, </t><t><i>But</i> he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>The soul of a lazy <i>man</i> desires, and <i>has</i> nothing; </t><t>But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.</t>


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<t>A righteous <i>man</i> hates lying, </t><t>But a wicked <i>man</i> is loathsome and comes to shame.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>Righteousness guards <i>him</i> <i>whose</i> way is blameless, </t><t>But wickedness overthrows the sinner.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>There is one who makes himself rich, yet <i>has</i> nothing; </t><t><i>And</i> one who makes himself poor, yet <i>has</i> great riches.</t>


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<t>The light of the righteous rejoices, </t><t> <f>[7†]</f>But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.</t>


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<t>By pride comes nothing but <f>[8†]</f>strife, </t><t>But with the well-advised <i>is</i> wisdom.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Wealth <i>gained</i> <i>by</i> dishonesty will be diminished, </t><t>But he who gathers by labor will increase.</t>


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<t>Hope deferred makes the heart sick, </t><t>But <f>[10†]</f><i>when</i> the desire comes, <i>it</i> <i>is</i> a tree of life.</t>


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<t>He who <f>[11†]</f>despises the word will be destroyed, </t><t>But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>The law of the wise <i>is</i> a fountain of life, </t><t>To turn <i>one</i> away from <f>[13†]</f>the snares of death.</t>


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<t>Good understanding gains <f>[14†]</f>favor, </t><t>But the way of the unfaithful <i>is</i> hard.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Every prudent <i>man</i> acts with knowledge, </t><t>But a fool lays open <i>his</i> folly.</t>


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<t>A wicked messenger falls into trouble, </t><t>But <f>[16†]</f>a faithful ambassador <i>brings</i> health.</t>


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<t>Poverty and shame <i>will</i> <i>come</i> to him who disdains correction, </t><t>But <f>[17†]</f>he who regards a rebuke will be honored.</t>


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<t>A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, </t><t>But <i>it</i> <i>is</i> an abomination to fools to depart from evil.</t>


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<t>He who walks with wise <i>men</i> will be wise, </t><t>But the companion of fools will be destroyed.</t>


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<t>A good <i>man</i> leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, </t><t>But <f>[19†]</f>the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>Much food <i>is</i> <i>in</i> the fallow <i>ground</i> of the poor, </t><t>And for lack of justice there is waste.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>He who spares his rod hates his son, </t><t>But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, </t><t>But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.</t>


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<t>He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, </t><t> <f>[1†]</f>But <i>he</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> perverse in his ways despises Him.</t>


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<t>In the mouth of a fool <i>is</i> a rod of pride, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>But the lips of the wise will preserve them.</t>


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<t>Where no oxen <i>are,</i> the trough <i>is</i> clean; </t><t>But much increase <i>comes</i> by the strength of an ox.</t>


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<t>A <f>[3†]</f>faithful witness does not lie, </t><t>But a false witness will utter <f>[4†]</f>lies.</t>


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<t>A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not <i>find</i> <i>it,</i> </t><t>But <f>[5†]</f>knowledge <i>is</i> easy to him who understands.</t>


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<t>Go from the presence of a foolish man, </t><t>When you do not perceive <i>in</i> <i>him</i> the lips of <f>[6†]</f>knowledge.</t>


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<t>The wisdom of the prudent <i>is</i> to understand his way, </t><t>But the folly of fools <i>is</i> deceit.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>The house of the wicked will be overthrown, </t><t>But the tent of the upright will flourish.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>There is a way <i>that</i> <i>seems</i> right to a man, </t><t>But <f>[10†]</f>its end <i>is</i> the way of <f>[11†]</f>death.</t>


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<t>Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, </t><t>And <f>[12†]</f>the end of mirth <i>may</i> <i>be</i> grief.</t>


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<t>The backslider in heart will be <f>[13†]</f>filled with his own ways, </t><t>But a good man <i>will</i> <i>be</i> <i>satisfied</i> from <f>[14†]</f>above.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>A wise <i>man</i> fears and departs from evil, </t><t>But a fool rages and is self-confident.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>The poor <i>man</i> is hated even by his own neighbor, </t><t>But the rich <i>has</i> many <f>[17†]</f>friends.</t>


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<t>He who despises his neighbor sins; </t><t> <f>[18†]</f>But he who has mercy on the poor, happy <i>is</i> he.</t>


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<t>Do they not go astray who devise evil? </t><t>But mercy and truth <i>belong</i> to those who devise good.</t>


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<t>The crown of the wise is their riches, </t><t><i>But</i> the foolishness of fools <i>is</i> folly.</t>


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<t>A true witness delivers <f>[19†]</f>souls, </t><t>But a deceitful <i>witness</i> speaks lies.</t>


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<t>In the fear of the LORD <i>there</i> <i>is</i> strong confidence, </t><t>And His children will have a place of refuge.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> a fountain of life, </t><t>To turn <i>one</i> away from the snares of death.</t>


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<t>In a multitude of people <i>is</i> a king’s honor, </t><t>But in the lack of people <i>is</i> the downfall of a prince.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f><i>He</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> slow to wrath has great understanding, </t><t>But <i>he</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> impulsive exalts folly.</t>


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<t>A sound heart <i>is</i> life to the body, </t><t>But <f>[22†]</f>envy <i>is</i> <f>[23†]</f>rottenness to the bones.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>He who oppresses the poor reproaches <f>[25†]</f>his Maker, </t><t>But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.</t>


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<t>The wicked is banished in his wickedness, </t><t>But <f>[26†]</f>the righteous has a refuge in his death.</t>


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<t>Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, </t><t>But <f>[27†]</f><i>what</i> <i>is</i> in the heart of fools is made known.</t>


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<t>Righteousness exalts a <f>[28†]</f>nation, </t><t>But sin <i>is</i> a reproach to <i>any</i> people.</t>


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<t> <f>[29†]</f>The king’s favor <i>is</i> toward a wise servant, </t><t>But his wrath <i>is</i> <i>against</i> him who causes shame.</t>


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<pb/><t>A <f>[1†]</f>soft answer turns away wrath, </t><t>But <f>[2†]</f>a harsh word stirs up anger.</t>


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<t>The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> in every place, </t><t>Keeping watch on the evil and the good.</t>


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<t>A wholesome tongue <i>is</i> a tree of life, </t><t>But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>A fool despises his father’s instruction, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>But he who receives correction is prudent.</t>


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<t><i>In</i> the house of the righteous <i>there</i> <i>is</i> much treasure, </t><t>But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.</t>


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<t>The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, </t><t>But the heart of the fool <i>does</i> not <i>do</i> so.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The sacrifice of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t>But the prayer of the upright <i>is</i> His delight.</t>


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<t>The way of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t>But He loves him who <f>[8†]</f>follows righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Harsh discipline <i>is</i> for him who forsakes the way, </t><t><i>And</i> <f>[10†]</f>he who hates correction will die.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>Hell and Destruction <i>are</i> before the LORD; </t><t>So how much more <f>[12†]</f>the hearts of the sons of men.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, </t><t>Nor will he go to the wise.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, </t><t>But <f>[15†]</f>by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.</t>


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<t>The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, </t><t>But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.</t>


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<t>All the days of the afflicted <i>are</i> evil, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>But he who is of a merry heart <i>has</i> a continual feast.</t>


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<t> <f>[17†]</f>Better <i>is</i> a little with the fear of the LORD, </t><t>Than great treasure with trouble.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>Better <i>is</i> a dinner of herbs where love is, </t><t>Than a fatted calf with hatred.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>A wrathful man stirs up strife, </t><t>But <i>he</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> slow to anger allays contention.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>The way of the lazy <i>man</i> <i>is</i> like a hedge of thorns, </t><t>But the way of the upright <i>is</i> a highway.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Folly <i>is</i> joy <i>to</i> <i>him</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> destitute of discernment, </t><t> <f>[23†]</f>But a man of understanding walks uprightly.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>Without counsel, plans go awry, </t><t>But in the multitude of counselors they are established.</t>


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<t>A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, </t><t>And <f>[25†]</f>a word <i>spoken</i> in due season, how good <i>it</i> <i>is!</i></t>


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<t> <f>[26†]</f>The way of life <i>winds</i> upward for the wise, </t><t>That he may <f>[27†]</f>turn away from hell below.</t>


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<t> <f>[28†]</f>The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, </t><t>But <f>[29†]</f>He will establish the boundary of the widow.</t>


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<t> <f>[30†]</f>The thoughts of the wicked <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD, </t><t> <f>[31†]</f>But the words of the pure <i>are</i> pleasant.</t>


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<t> <f>[32†]</f>He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, </t><t>But he who hates bribes will live.</t>


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<t>The heart of the righteous <f>[33†]</f>studies how to answer, </t><t>But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[34†]</f>The LORD <i>is</i> far from the wicked, </t><t>But <f>[35†]</f>He hears the prayer of the righteous.</t>


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<t>The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, </t><t><i>And</i> a good report makes the bones healthy.</t>


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<t>He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, </t><t>But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.</t>


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<t> <f>[36†]</f>The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the instruction of wisdom, </t><t>And <f>[37†]</f>before honor <i>is</i> humility.</t>


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<pb/><t>The <f>[1†]</f>preparations of the heart <i>belong</i> to man, </t><t> <f>[2†]</f>But the answer of the tongue <i>is</i> from the LORD.</t>


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<t>All the ways of a man <i>are</i> pure in his own <f>[3†]</f>eyes, </t><t>But the LORD weighs the spirits.</t>


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<t>The <f>[5†]</f>LORD has made all for Himself, </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>Everyone proud in heart <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD; </t><t><i>Though</i> <i>they</i> <i>join</i> forces, none will go unpunished.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>In mercy and truth </t><t>Atonement is provided for iniquity; </t><t>And <f>[9†]</f>by the fear of the LORD <i>one</i> departs from evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>Better <i>is</i> a little with righteousness, </t><t>Than vast revenues without justice.</t>


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<t> <f>[11†]</f>A man’s heart plans his way, </t><t> <f>[12†]</f>But the LORD directs his steps.</t>


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<t>Divination <i>is</i> on the lips of the king; </t><t>His mouth must not transgress in judgment.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Honest weights and scales <i>are</i> the LORD’s; </t><t>All the weights in the bag <i>are</i> His work.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, </t><t>For <f>[14†]</f>a throne is established by righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>Righteous lips <i>are</i> the delight of kings, </t><t>And they love him who speaks <i>what</i> <i>is</i> right.</t>


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<t>As messengers of death <i>is</i> the king’s wrath, </t><t>But a wise man will <f>[16†]</f>appease it.</t>


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<t>In the light of the king’s face <i>is</i> life, </t><t>And his favor <i>is</i> like a <f>[17†]</f>cloud of the latter rain.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>How much better to get wisdom than gold! </t><t>And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.</t>


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<t>The highway of the upright <i>is</i> to depart from evil; </t><t>He who keeps his way preserves his soul.</t>


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<t>Better <i>to</i> <i>be</i> of a humble spirit with the lowly, </t><t>Than to divide the spoil with the proud.</t>


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<t>He who heeds the word wisely will find good, </t><t>And whoever <f>[19†]</f>trusts in the LORD, happy <i>is</i> he.</t>


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<t>The wise in heart will be called prudent, </t><t>And sweetness of the lips increases learning.</t>


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<t>Understanding <i>is</i> a wellspring of life to him who has it. </t><t>But the correction of fools <i>is</i> folly.</t>


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<t>Pleasant words <i>are</i> <i>like</i> a honeycomb, </t><t>Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.</t>


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<t>There is a way <i>that</i> <i>seems</i> right to a man, </t><t>But its end <i>is</i> the way of <f>[20†]</f>death.</t>


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<t>The person who labors, labors for himself, </t><t>For his <i>hungry</i> mouth drives <f>[21†]</f>him <i>on.</i></t>


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<t>An ungodly man digs up evil, </t><t>And <i>it</i> <i>is</i> on his lips like a burning <f>[22†]</f>fire.</t>


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<t>A perverse man sows strife, </t><t>And <f>[23†]</f>a whisperer separates the best of friends.</t>


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<t>A violent man entices his neighbor, </t><t>And leads him in a way <i>that</i> <i>is</i> not good.</t>


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<t>He winks his eye to devise perverse things; </t><t>He purses his lips <i>and</i> brings about evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>The silver-haired head <i>is</i> a crown of glory, </t><t><i>If</i> it is found in the way of righteousness.</t>


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<t> <f>[25†]</f><i>He</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> slow to anger <i>is</i> better than the mighty, </t><t>And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.</t>


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<pb/><t>Better <i>is</i> <f>[1†]</f>a dry morsel with quietness, </t><t>Than a house full of feasting <i>with</i> strife.</t>


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<t>A wise servant will rule over <f>[2†]</f>a son who causes shame, </t><t>And will share an inheritance among the brothers.</t>


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<t>The refining pot <i>is</i> for silver and the furnace for gold, </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>But the LORD tests the hearts.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; </t><t> <f>[5†]</f>He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.</t>


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<t> <f>[6†]</f>Children’s children <i>are</i> the crown of old men, </t><t>And the glory of children <i>is</i> their father.</t>


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<t>A present <i>is</i> a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; </t><t>Wherever he turns, he prospers.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>He who covers a transgression seeks love, </t><t>But <f>[8†]</f>he who repeats a matter separates friends.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Rebuke is more effective for a wise <i>man</i> </t><t>Than a hundred blows on a fool.</t>


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<t>An evil <i>man</i> seeks only rebellion; </t><t>Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.</t>


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<t>Let a man meet <f>[10†]</f>a bear robbed of her cubs, </t><t>Rather than a fool in his folly.</t>


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<t>The beginning of strife <i>is</i> <i>like</i> releasing water; </t><t>Therefore <f>[12†]</f>stop contention before a quarrel starts.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, </t><t>Both of them alike <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD.</t>


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<t>Why <i>is</i> <i>there</i> in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, </t><t>Since <i>he</i> <i>has</i> no heart <i>for</i> <i>it?</i></t>


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<t> <f>[15†]</f>A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, </t><t><i>And</i> becomes surety for his friend.</t>


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<t>He who loves transgression loves strife, </t><t>And <f>[16†]</f>he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.</t>


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<t>He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, </t><t>And he who has <f>[17†]</f>a perverse tongue falls into evil.</t>


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<t>He who begets a scoffer <i>does</i> <i>so</i> to his sorrow, </t><t>And the father of a fool has no joy.</t>


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<t>A <f>[18†]</f>merry heart does good, <i>like</i> medicine, </t><t>But a broken spirit dries the bones.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>Wisdom <i>is</i> in the sight of him who has understanding, </t><t>But the eyes of a fool <i>are</i> on the ends of the earth.</t>


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<t>A <f>[20†]</f>foolish son <i>is</i> a grief to his father, </t><t>And bitterness to her who bore him.</t>


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<t>Also, to punish the righteous <i>is</i> not good, </t><t><i>Nor</i> to strike princes for <i>their</i> uprightness.</t>


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<t> <f>[21†]</f>He who has knowledge spares his words, </t><t><i>And</i> a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.</t>


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<t> <f>[22†]</f>Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; </t><t><i>When</i> he shuts his lips, <i>he</i> <i>is</i> <i>considered</i> perceptive.</t>


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<pb/><t>A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; </t><t>He rages against all wise judgment.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f>The words of a man’s mouth <i>are</i> deep waters; </t><t> <f>[3†]</f>The wellspring of wisdom <i>is</i> a flowing brook.</t>


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<t><i>It</i> <i>is</i> not good to show partiality to the wicked, </t><t><i>Or</i> to overthrow the righteous in <f>[4†]</f>judgment.</t>


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<t> <f>[5†]</f>A fool’s mouth <i>is</i> his destruction, </t><t>And his lips <i>are</i> the snare of his <f>[6†]</f>soul.</t>


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<t> <f>[7†]</f>The words of a talebearer <i>are</i> like tasty trifles, </t><t>And they go down into the inmost body.</t>


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<t>The name of the LORD <i>is</i> a strong <f>[8†]</f>tower; </t><t>The righteous run to it and are safe.</t>


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<t>The rich man’s wealth <i>is</i> his strong city, </t><t>And like a high wall in his own esteem.</t>


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<t> <f>[9†]</f>Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, </t><t>And before honor <i>is</i> humility.</t>


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<t>He who answers a matter before he hears <i>it,</i> </t><t>It <i>is</i> folly and shame to him.</t>


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<t>The first <i>one</i> to plead his cause <i>seems</i> right, </t><t>Until his neighbor comes and examines him.</t>


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<t>A brother offended <i>is</i> <i>harder</i> <i>to</i> <i>win</i> than a strong city, </t><t>And contentions <i>are</i> like the bars of a castle.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; </t><t><i>From</i> the produce of his lips he shall be filled.</t>


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<t> <f>[13†]</f>Death and life <i>are</i> in the power of the tongue, </t><t>And those who love it will eat its fruit.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f><i>He</i> <i>who</i> finds a wife finds a good <i>thing,</i> </t><t>And obtains favor from the LORD.</t>


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<t>A man <i>who</i> <i>has</i> friends must himself be friendly, </t><t> <f>[16†]</f>But there is a friend <i>who</i> sticks closer than a brother.</t>


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<pb/><t>Better <f>[1†]</f><i>is</i> the poor who walks in his integrity </t><t>Than <i>one</i> <i>who</i> <i>is</i> perverse in his lips, and is a fool.</t>


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<t>Also it is not good <i>for</i> a soul <i>to</i> <i>be</i> without knowledge, </t><t>And he sins who hastens with <i>his</i> feet.</t>


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<t>A <f>[3†]</f>false witness will not go unpunished, </t><t>And <i>he</i> <i>who</i> speaks lies will not escape.</t>


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<t>Many entreat the favor of the nobility, </t><t>And every man <i>is</i> a friend to one who gives gifts.</t>


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<t> <f>[4†]</f>All the brothers of the poor hate him; </t><t>How much more do his friends go <f>[5†]</f>far from him! </t><t>He may pursue <i>them</i> <i>with</i> words, <i>yet</i> they abandon <i>him.</i></t>


text:
<t>He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; </t><t>He who keeps understanding <f>[6†]</f>will find good.</t>


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<t>A false witness will not go unpunished, </t><t>And <i>he</i> <i>who</i> speaks lies shall perish.</t>


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<t>Luxury is not fitting for a fool, </t><t>Much less <f>[7†]</f>for a servant to rule over princes.</t>


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<t> <f>[8†]</f>The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, </t><t> <f>[9†]</f>And his glory <i>is</i> to overlook a transgression.</t>


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<t> <f>[10†]</f>The king’s wrath <i>is</i> like the roaring of a lion, </t><t>But his favor <i>is</i> <f>[11†]</f>like dew on the grass.</t>


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<t> <f>[12†]</f>A foolish son <i>is</i> the ruin of his father, </t><t> <f>[13†]</f>And the contentions of a wife <i>are</i> a continual dripping.</t>


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<t> <f>[14†]</f>Houses and riches <i>are</i> an inheritance from fathers, </t><t>But <f>[15†]</f>a prudent wife <i>is</i> from the LORD.</t>


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<t> <f>[16†]</f>Laziness casts <i>one</i> into a deep sleep, </t><t>And an idle person will <f>[17†]</f>suffer hunger.</t>


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<t> <f>[18†]</f>He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, </t><t><i>But</i> he who is careless of his ways will die.</t>


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<t> <f>[19†]</f>He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, </t><t>And He will pay back what he has given.</t>


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<t> <f>[20†]</f>Chasten your son while there is hope, </t><t>And do not set your heart on his destruction.</t>


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<t><i>A</i> <i>man</i> <i>of</i> great wrath will suffer punishment; </t><t>For if you rescue <i>him,</i> you will have to do it again.</t>


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<t>Listen to counsel and receive instruction, </t><t>That you may be wise <f>[21†]</f>in your latter days.</t>


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<t>There are many plans in a man’s heart, </t><t> <f>[22†]</f>Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand.</t>


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<t> <f>[23†]</f>The fear of the LORD <i>leads</i> to life, </t><t>And <i>he</i> <i>who</i> <i>has</i> <i>it</i> will abide in satisfaction; </t><t>He will not be visited with evil.</t>


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<t> <f>[24†]</f>A lazy <i>man</i> buries his hand in the bowl, </t><t>And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.</t>


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<t>Strike a scoffer, and the simple <f>[25†]</f>will become wary; </t><t> <f>[26†]</f>Rebuke one who has understanding, <i>and</i> he will discern knowledge.</t>


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<t>He who mistreats <i>his</i> father <i>and</i> chases away <i>his</i> mother </t><t><i>Is</i> <f>[27†]</f>a son who causes shame and brings reproach.</t>


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<t>Cease listening to instruction, my son, </t><t>And you will stray from the words of knowledge.</t>


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<t>A disreputable witness scorns justice, </t><t>And <f>[28†]</f>the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.</t>


text:
<t>Judgments are prepared for scoffers, </t><t> <f>[29†]</f>And beatings for the backs of fools.</t>


text:
<pb/><t>Wine <f>[1†]</f><i>is</i> a mocker, </t><t>Strong drink <i>is</i> a brawler, </t><t>And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.</t>


text:
<t>The wrath of a king <i>is</i> like the roaring of a lion; </t><t><i>Whoever</i> provokes him to anger sins <i>against</i> his own life.</t>


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<t> <f>[2†]</f><i>It</i> <i>is</i> honorable for a man to stop striving, </t><t>Since any fool can start a quarrel.</t>


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<t> <f>[3†]</f>The lazy <i>man</i> will not plow because of winter; </t><t> <f>[4†]</f>He will beg during harvest and <i>have</i> nothing.</t>


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<t>Counsel in the heart of man <i>is</i> <i>like</i> deep water, </t><t>But a man of understanding will draw it out.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[5†]</f>The righteous <i>man</i> walks in his integrity; </t><t> <f>[6†]</f>His children <i>are</i> blessed after him.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[8†]</f>Diverse weights <i>and</i> diverse measures, </t><t>They <i>are</i> both alike, an abomination to the LORD.</t>


text:
<t>Even a child is <f>[9†]</f>known by his deeds, </t><t>Whether what he does <i>is</i> pure and right.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[11†]</f>Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; </t><t>Open your eyes, <i>and</i> you will be satisfied with bread.</t>


text:
<t>“<i>It</i> <i>is</i> good for nothing,” cries the buyer; </t><t>But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.</t>


text:
<t>There is gold and a multitude of rubies, </t><t>But <f>[12†]</f>the lips of knowledge <i>are</i> a precious jewel.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[13†]</f>Take the garment of one who is surety <i>for</i> a stranger, </t><t>And hold it as a pledge <i>when</i> <i>it</i> is for a seductress.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[14†]</f>Bread gained by deceit <i>is</i> sweet to a man, </t><t>But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.</t>


text:
<t> <f>[17†]</f>He who goes about <i>as</i> a talebearer reveals secrets; </t><t>Therefore do not associate with one <f>[18†]</f>who flatters with his lips.</t>


