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Send out fragrance like incense, and put forth blossoms like a lily. Scatter the fragrance, and sing a hymn of praise; bless the Lord for all his works.
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Ascribe majesty to his name and give thanks to him with praise, with songs on your lips, and with harps; this is what you shall say in thanksgiving:
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"All the works of the Lord are very good, and whatever he commands will be done at the appointed time.
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No one can say, "What is this?' or "Why is that?'— for at the appointed time all such questions will be answered. At his word the waters stood in a heap, and the reservoirs of water at the word of his mouth.
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When he commands, his every purpose is fulfilled, and none can limit his saving power.
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The works of all are before him, and nothing can be hidden from his eyes.
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From the beginning to the end of time he can see everything, and nothing is too marvelous for him.
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No one can say, "What is this?' or "Why is that?'— for everything has been created for its own purpose.
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"His blessing covers the dry land like a river, and drenches it like a flood.
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But his wrath drives out the nations, as when he turned a watered land into salt.
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To the faithful his ways are straight, but full of pitfalls for the wicked.