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1 Praise the Lord. I will praise the LORD with all my heart. I will praise him where honest people gather for worship.
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Praise the LORD.I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 The LORD has done great things. All who take delight in what he has done will spend time thinking about it.
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Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 What he does shows his glory and majesty. He will always do what is right.
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Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 The LORD causes his miracles to be remembered. He is kind and tender.
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He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who have respect for him. He remembers his covenant forever.
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He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people what his power can do. He has given them the lands of other nations.
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He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 He is faithful and right in everything he does. All his rules can be trusted.
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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They will stand firm for ever and ever. They were given by the Lord. He is faithful and honest.
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They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He set his people free. He made a covenant with them that will last forever. His name is holy and wonderful.
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He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
10 If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him forever.
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
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