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He will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and will pray before the most High, and will open his mouth in prayer, and make supplication for his sins.
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When the great Lord will, he shall be filled with the spirit of understanding: he shall pour out wise sentences, and give thanks unto the Lord in his prayer.
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He shall direct his counsel and knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate.
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He shall shew forth that which he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.
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Many shall commend his understanding; and so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out; his memorial shall not depart away, and his name shall live from generation to generation.
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Nations shall shew forth his wisdom, and the congregation shall declare his praise.
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If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
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Yet have I more to say, which I have thought upon; for I am filled as the moon at the full.
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Hearken unto me, ye holy children, and bud forth as a rose growing by the brook of the field:
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And give ye a sweet savour as frankincense, and flourish as a lily, send forth a smell, and sing a song of praise, bless the Lord in all his works.
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Magnify his name, and shew forth his praise with the songs of your lips, and with harps, and in praising him ye shall say after this manner: