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Yahweh executes righteous acts, And justice for all who are oppressed.

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us for our iniquities.

For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward those who fear him.

For he knows how we are made. He remembers that we are dust.

As for man, his days are like grass. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.

For the wind passes over it, and it is gone. Its place remembers it no more.

He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, And plants for man to cultivate, That he may bring forth food out of the earth:

The high mountains are for the wild goats. The rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers.

He appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows when to set.

These all wait for you, That you may give them their food in due season.

And confirmed the same to Jacob for a statute; To Israel for an everlasting covenant,

He allowed no one to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,

He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies.

He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave.

He gave them hail for rain, With lightning in their land.

Egypt was glad when they departed, For the fear of them had fallen on them.

He spread a cloud for a covering, Fire to give light in the night.

For he remembered his holy word, And Abraham, his servant.

Praise Yahweh! Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, For his lovingkindness endures forever.

Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, That he might make his mighty power known.