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1 Praise the Lord! in the meeting of his good people.
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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 does great things; those who enjoy them seek them.
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Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 What he does is glorious and splendid, and his goodness continues forever.
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Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 His miracles are unforgettable. The Lord is kind and merciful.
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He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He gives food to those who fear him. He remembers his agreement forever.
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He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people his power when he gave 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 Everything he does is good and fair; all his orders can be trusted.
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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They will continue forever. They were made true and right.
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They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sets his people free. He made his agreement everlasting. He 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 Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised 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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