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Psalms 111

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1 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
1 Praise the LORD.I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
10 The good life begins in the fear of God - Do that and you'll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!
10 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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