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Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise
the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument
of ten strings. 3 Sing
unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 4 For
the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. 5 He
loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of
the LORD. 6 By
the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by
the breath of his mouth. 7 He
gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the
depth in storehouses. 8 Let
all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand
in awe of him. 9 For
he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. 10 The
LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices
of the people of none effect.
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The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to
all generations. 12 Blessed
is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen
for his own inheritance. 13 The
LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. 14 From
the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 15 He
fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. 16 There
is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered
by much strength. 17 An
horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great
strength. 18 Behold,
the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his
mercy; 19 To
deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our
soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. 21 For
our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. 22 Let
thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
