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How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to your word.

As mountains are round about Jerusalem, so Yahweh is round about his people, from now until forever.

He who diligently goes out with weeping, carrying the seed bag, shall certainly come in with rejoicing, carrying his sheaves.

It is in vain for you who rise early and sit late, eating the bread of anxious toil, when thus he provides for his beloved in his sleep.

Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them. They shall not be put to shame when they speak with enemies at the gate.

A song of ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.

with which a reaper cannot fill his hand, nor the binder of sheaves his arms,

I await Yahweh; my soul awaits, and I wait for his word.

A song of ascents. O Yahweh, remember with regard to David all his affliction.

Let us go to his dwelling places; Let us worship at his footstool.

For Yahweh has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation.

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on him his crown will flourish."

It is like the fragrant oil upon the head, running down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron, that runs down upon the edges of his robes.

Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises concerning his name, for it is pleasant.

For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his special possession.

He causes clouds to rise from the edge of the earth; he makes lightnings for the rain; he brings out the wind from his storehouses.

He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

and he gave their land as an inheritance, an inheritance for his people Israel.

for Yahweh will plead the cause of his people and will have compassion on his servants.

Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loyal love endures forever.