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Too long has my soul had its dwelling With those who hate peace.

But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, The LORD will lead them away with those who practice injustice. Peace be upon Israel.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting.

One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the gate.

With which the harvester does not fill his hand, Or the binder of sheaves his arms;

But there is forgiveness with You, So that You may be revered.

Israel, wait for the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.

May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, And may Your godly ones sing for joy.

"I will abundantly bless her food; I will satisfy her needy with bread.

"I will also clothe her priests with salvation, And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.

"I will clothe his enemies with shame, But upon himself his crown will gleam."

To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His faithfulness is everlasting;

With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, For His faithfulness is everlasting.

Daughter of Babylon, you devastated one, Blessed will be one who repays you With the retribution with which you have repaid us.

I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing Your praises before the gods.

On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul.

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will reach out with Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.

You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways.