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    Praise the Lord. 1  
 I will extol the Lord with all my heart 
 in the council of the upright and in the assembly. 
  
  
  
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    Great are the works of the Lord; 
 they are pondered by all who delight in them. 
  
  
  
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    Glorious and majestic are his deeds, 
 and his righteousness endures forever. 
  
  
  
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    He has caused his wonders to be remembered; 
 the Lord is gracious and compassionate. 
  
  
  
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    He provides food for those who fear him; 
 he remembers his covenant forever. 
  
  
  
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    He has shown his people the power of his works, 
 giving them the lands of other nations. 
  
  
  
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    The works of his hands are faithful and just; 
 all his precepts are trustworthy. 
  
  
  
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    They are established for ever and ever, 
 enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. 
  
  
  
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    He provided redemption for his people; 
 he ordained his covenant forever - 
 holy and awesome is his name. 
  
  
  
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    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; 
 all who follow his precepts have good understanding. 
 To him belongs eternal praise.