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In his days may the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace till the moon is no more.

Let the nomads of the desert bow before him, And his enemies lick the dust.

He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;

May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.

And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.

Therefore his people return to this place, And waters of abundance are drunk by them.

It seems as if one had lifted up His axe in a forest of trees.

For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.

His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion.

The stouthearted were plundered, They sank into sleep; And none of the warriors could use his hands.

Has His lovingkindness ceased forever? Has His promise come to an end forever?

Has God forgotten to be gracious, Or has He in anger withdrawn His compassion? Selah.

We will not conceal them from their children, But tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord , And His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.

That they should put their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments,

They did not keep the covenant of God And refused to walk in His law;

They forgot His deeds And His miracles that He had shown them.

"Behold, He struck the rock so that waters gushed out, And streams were overflowing; Can He give bread also? Will He provide meat for His people?"

Because they did not believe in God And did not trust in His salvation.

He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens And by His power He directed the south wind.

In spite of all this they still sinned And did not believe in His wonderful works.