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Who shall ascend into the hill of Yahweh? And who shall stand in his holy place?

He that has innocent hands, and a pure heart; Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, And has not sworn deceitfully.

He shall receive a blessing from Yahweh, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

The meek he will guide in justice; And the meek he will teach his way.

All the paths of Yahweh are loving-kindness and truth To such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.

The friendship of Yahweh is with those that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.

Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all his troubles.

One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after; That I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, To see the beauty of Yahweh, And to inquire in his temple.

For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion: In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.

And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me. And I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh.

Because they do not regard the works of Yahweh, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.

Yahweh is strength to his people, And he is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.

Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name; Worship Yahweh in holy array.

The voice of Yahweh makes the hinds to calve, And strips the forests bare: And in his temple everything says, Glory.

Yahweh will give strength to his people; Yahweh will bless his people with peace.

Sing praise to Yahweh, O you saints of his, And give thanks to his holy memorial [name].

For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime: Weeping may spend the night, But joy [comes] in the morning.

Blessed be Yahweh; For he has shown me his marvelous loving-kindness in a strong city.

Oh love Yahweh, all you his saints: Yahweh preserves the faithful, And plentifully rewards him that deals proudly.