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1 Praise the LORD.I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
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Praise the LORD! I thank the LORD with all my heart in the company of those who do right, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
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The works of the LORD are magnificent; they are treasured by all who desire them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
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God's deeds are majestic and glorious. God's righteousness stands forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
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God is famous for his wondrous works. The LORD is full of mercy and compassion.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
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God gives food to those who honor him. God remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
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God proclaimed his powerful deeds to his people and gave them what had belonged to other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
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God's handiwork is honesty and justice; all God's rules are trustworthy—
8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
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they are established always and forever: they are fulfilled with truth and right doing.
9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
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God sent redemption for his people; God commanded that his covenant last forever. Holy and awesome is God's name!
10 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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Fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins; sure knowledge is for all who keep God's laws. God's praise lasts forever!
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