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Send forth a fragrant aroma like incense, and bloom with blossoms like a lily. Raise your voice, give praise together, and bless the Lord for all his works.
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Tell of the greatness of his name, and give thanks when you praise him with songs on your lips and with harps. And this is what you will say when you give thanks:
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All the works of the Lord are very good. Every command of his will be carried out in its proper time.
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It's not for us to say, "What's this?" or "For what purpose is that?" Everything will be examined at its proper time. At his command water piled up in a heap, and by his spoken word reservoirs of water stood erect.
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His command accomplishes his good pleasure, and no one can diminish the deliverance he intends.