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Slew he not a giant, when he was yet but young? And did he not take away reproach from the people, when he lifted up his hand with the stone in the sling, and beat down the boasting of Goliath?
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For he called upon the Most High Lord; and He gave him strength in his right hand to slay that mighty warrior, and set up the horn of His people.
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So the people honored him with ten thousands, and praised him in the blessings of the Lord, in that He gave him a crown of glory.
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For he destroyed the enemies on every side, and brought to nought the Philistines his adversaries, and broke their horn asunder unto this day.
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In all his works he praised the Holy One Most High with words of glory; with his whole heart he sang songs, and loved Him that made him.
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He set singers also before the altar, that by their voices they might make sweet melody, and daily sing praises in their songs.
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He beautified their feasts, and set in order the solemn times until the end, that they might praise His holy name, and that the temple might sound from morning.
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The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn for ever; He gave him a covenant of kings, and a throne of glory in Israel.
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After him rose up a wise son, and for his sake he dwelt at large.
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Solomon reigned in a peaceable time, and was honored; for God made all quiet round about him, that he might build a house in His name, and prepare His sanctuary for ever.
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How wise wast thou in thy youth and, as a flood, filled with understanding!