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Then people in Zion will tell about the Lord . They will praise his name in Jerusalem

A song of David. My soul, praise the Lord ! Every part of me, praise his holy name!

He taught his laws to Moses. He let Israel see the powerful things he can do.

His love for his followers is as high above us as heaven is above the earth.

The Lord is as kind to his followers as a father is to his children.

But the Lord has always loved his followers, and he will continue to love them forever and ever! He will be good to all their descendants,

to those who are faithful to his agreement and who remember to obey his commands.

The Lord set his throne up in heaven, and he rules over everything.

Angels, praise the Lord ! You angels are the powerful soldiers who obey his commands. You listen to him and obey his commands.

Praise the Lord , all his armies. You are his servants, and you do what he wants.

Be proud of his holy name. You followers of the Lord , be happy!

Remember the amazing things he has done. Remember his miracles and his fair decisions.

You belong to the family of his servant Abraham. You are descendants of Jacob, the people God chose.

He will remember his agreement forever. He will always keep the promises he made to his people.

At the time God said this, there were only a few of his people, and they were strangers there.

They tied a rope around his feet and put an iron ring around his neck.

He put Joseph in charge of his house. Joseph took care of everything the king owned.

So the Egyptians began to hate his people. They made plans against his servants.

So the Lord sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, his chosen priest.

He led his people out of Egypt. They were carrying gold and silver, and none of them stumbled or fell behind.