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They soon forgot his works. They didn't wait for his counsel,

Thus they exchanged their glory For an image of a bull that eats grass.

That was credited to him for righteousness, To all generations forevermore.

They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, So that Moses was troubled for their sakes;

He remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

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

Let them praise Yahweh for his lovingkindness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!

For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good.

Let them praise Yahweh for his lovingkindness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!

For he has broken the gates of brass, And cut through bars of iron.

Let them praise Yahweh for his lovingkindness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!

For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, Which lifts up its waves.

Let them praise Yahweh for his lovingkindness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!

And a fruitful land into a salt waste, For the wickedness of those who dwell in it.

For your lovingkindness is great above the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

Give us help against the enemy, For the help of man is vain.

Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies.

For they have opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue.

In return for my love, they are my adversaries; But I am in prayer.

They have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.