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Who can utter the mighty doings of the LORD, or show forth all his praise?

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

Then they believed his words; they sang his praise.

But they soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel.

Therefore he said he would destroy them--had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him, to turn away his wrath from destroying them.

Then they despised the pleasant land, having no faith in his promise.

Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them that he would make them fall in the wilderness,

for they made his spirit bitter, and he spoke words that were rash.

Then the anger of the LORD was kindled against his people, and he abhorred his heritage;

He remembered for their sake his covenant, and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love.

O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever!

Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to the sons of men!

Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to the sons of men!

he sent forth his word, and healed them, and delivered them from destruction.

Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to the sons of men!

And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!

they saw the deeds of the LORD, his wondrous works in the deep.

Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to the sons of men!

By his blessing they multiply greatly; and he does not let their cattle decrease.

God has promised in his sanctuary: "With exultation I will divide up Shechem, and portion out the Vale of Succoth.