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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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Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
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God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
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Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
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His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
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He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
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He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
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He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
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Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
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He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
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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The good life begins in the fear of God - Do that and you'll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!
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