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1 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright.
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Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
2 Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
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Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.
3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
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Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.
4 For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
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For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.
5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
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The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth.
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By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
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