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1 Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
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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 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
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Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
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Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
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He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
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He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
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He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;
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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
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They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!
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He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures 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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