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1 Praise the Lord! in the meeting of his good people.
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Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 The Lord does great things; those who enjoy them seek them.
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Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
3 What he does is glorious and splendid, and his goodness continues forever.
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Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 His miracles are unforgettable. The Lord is kind and merciful.
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He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
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, in giving them the inheritance of the 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 forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sets his people free. He made his agreement everlasting. He is holy and wonderful.
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He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded 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 those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!