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Of David.

I will praise you, Lord , with all my heart; before the "gods"^(a) I will sing^(b) your praise.

I will bow down toward your holy temple^(c) and will praise your name^(d) for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,^(e) for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.^(f)

When I called,^(g) you answered me;^(h) you greatly emboldened⁽ⁱ⁾ me.

May all the kings of the earth^(j) praise you, Lord , when they hear what you have decreed.

May they sing^(k) of the ways of the Lord , for the glory of the Lord ^(l) is great.

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;^(m) though lofty, he sees them⁽ⁿ⁾ from afar.

Though I walk^(o) in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.^(p) You stretch out your hand^(q) against the anger of my foes;^(r) with your right hand^(s) you save me.^(t)

The Lord will vindicate^(u) me; your love, Lord , endures forever^(v)— do not abandon^(w) the works of your hands.^(x)