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Let there be none to extend kindness to him, nor any to pity his fatherless children!

May his posterity be cut off; may his name be blotted out in the second generation!

May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord , and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out!

He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones!

For he stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from those who condemn his soul to death.

The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, "You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."

The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.

He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore he will lift up his head.

Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.

He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;

He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Praise the Lord ! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord , who greatly delights in his commandments!

His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord .