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Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast made his strong holds a terror.

All that go by the way have spoiled him: he is become a reproach to his neighbours.

Thou hast exalted the right hand of his enemies; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.

Thou hast turned back the help of his sword, and hast not helped him in the battle.

Thou hast deprived him of glory: thou hast broken down his throne to the ground.

Thou hast shortened the days of his throne: thou hast poured shame upon him. Pause.

What man is there who shall live, and not see death? shall any one deliver his soul from the hand of Hades? Pause.

Turn not man back to his low place, whereas thou saidst, Return, ye sons of men?

and who knows how to number his days because of the fear of thy wrath? So manifest thy right hand, and those that are instructed in wisdom in the heart.

He shall overshadow thee with his shoulders, and thou shalt trust under his wings: his truth shall cover thee with a shield.

For he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance;

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, and a great king over all gods: for the Lord will not cast off his people.

For the ends of the earth are in his hands; and the heights of the mountains are his.

For the sea is his, and he made it: and is hands formed the dry land.

For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, according to the day of irritation in the wilderness:

Sing to the Lord, bless his name: proclaim his salvation from day to day.

Publish his glory among the Gentiles, his wonderful works among all people.