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"Hence Adonai repaid me for my uprightness, according to the purity of my hands in his view.

"For you, Adonai , light my lamp; Adonai , my God, lights up my darkness.

"As for God, his way is perfect, the word of Adonai has been tested by fire; he shields all who take refuge in him.

"For who is God but Adonai ? Who is a Rock but our God?

He trains my hands for war until my arms can bend a bow of bronze;

"For you braced me with strength for the battle and bent down my adversaries beneath me.

For the leader. A psalm of David:

their line goes out through all the earth and their words to the end of the world. In them he places a tent for the sun,

For the leader. A psalm of David:

Then we will shout for joy at your victory and fly our flags in the name of our God. May Adonai fulfill all your requests.

For the leader. A psalm of David:

For you come to meet him with the best blessings, you place a crown of fine gold on his head.

He asks you for life; you give it to him, years and years forever and ever.

For you bestow on him everlasting blessings, you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

For the king puts his trust in Adonai , in the grace of ‘Elyon; he will not be moved.

for they intended evil against you; but despite their scheme, they won't succeed.

For you will make them turn their back by aiming your bow at their faces. Arise, Adonai , in your strength; and we will sing and praise your power.

For the leader. Set to "Sunrise." A psalm of David:

Don't stay far from me, for trouble is near; and there is no one to help.

They divide my garments among themselves; for my clothing they throw dice.