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It does not hear the voice of the man who has power over it, even if the man is very good in his work.

Let them flow away like water that pours. When he uses his arrows, let them have no heads.

The one who is right and good will be full of joy when he sees the sinful punished. He will wash his feet in their blood.

My God in His loving-kindness will meet me. God will let me look at those who come against me and know that I will win the fight.

God has said in His holy place: "I will be full of joy. I will divide Shechem and the valley of Succoth.

With God's help we will do well. And He will break under His feet those who fight against us.

You will add days to the life of the king. His years will be as long as the lives of many children and grandchildren added together.

They have talked only about throwing him down from his high place. They find joy in lies. They pray with their mouth that good will come. But inside they hope that bad will come instead.

Sing out the honor of His name! Make His praise great!

Come and see what God has done. There is much fear because of His great works toward the children of men.

He rules forever by His power. His eyes keep watch over the nations. Do not let those who do not obey You honor themselves.

Honor and thanks be to God! He has not turned away from my prayer or held His loving-kindness from me.

May God show loving-kindness toward us and bring good to us. May He make His face shine upon us.

Sing to God. Sing praises to His name. Make a road for Him Who goes through the deserts. The Lord is His name. Be full of joy before Him.

God in His holy house is a father to those who have no father. And He keeps the women safe whose husbands have died.

O mountains of many high tops, why do you look with jealousy at the mountain which God has chosen for His home? For sure, the Lord will live there forever.

But God will break the head of those who hate Him, the hair-covered head of him who goes on in his sins.

Sing to Him Who sits upon the heavens, the heavens of old. Listen, He sends out His voice, His powerful voice.

Tell of the power of God. His great power is over Israel and His strength is in the sky.

O God, You are honored with fear as You come from Your holy place. The God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Honor and thanks be to God!