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He placed singers before the altar, to make sweet melody with their voices.
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He gave beauty to the festivals, and arranged their times throughout the year, while they praised God's holy name, and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.
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The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his power forever; he gave him a covenant of kingship and a glorious throne in Israel.
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After him a wise son rose up who because of him lived in security:
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Solomon reigned in an age of peace, because God made all his borders tranquil, so that he might build a house in his name and provide a sanctuary to stand forever.
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