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that you yourself have planted, this son you have raised for yourself.

For we are chopped up and burned by our enemies. May they perish at the sight of your frown.

For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument. Sing praises to God, our strength. Sing to the God of Jacob.

For this is required by the decrees of Israel; it is a regulation of the God of Jacob.

He made it a law for Israel when he attacked Egypt to set us free. I heard an unknown voice say,

For it was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things.

Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.

for they said, "Let us seize for our own use these pasturelands of God!"

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument. How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven's Armies.

What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises. Interlude

What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord , who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

O Lord of Heaven's Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. Lord , you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel.

I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways.

Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.

A prayer of David. Bend down, O Lord , and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help.

Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God.

Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly.

Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you.