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Praise 1 the LORD!
a Praise, O servants of the LORD,
Praise the name of the LORD!
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b Blessed be the name of the LORD
From this time forth and forevermore!
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c From the rising of the sun to its going down
The LORD's name is to be praised.
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The LORD is d high above all nations,
e His glory above the heavens.
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f Who is like the LORD our God,
Who dwells on high,
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g Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?
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h He raises the poor out of the dust,
And lifts the i needy out of the ash heap,
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That He may j seat him with princes -
With the princes of His people.
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k He grants the 2 barren woman a home,
Like a joyful mother of children.
Praise the LORD!