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For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you."

Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us! For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest On the land allotted to the righteous, Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.

As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, The LORD shall lead them away With the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

The LORD has done great things for us, And we are glad.

He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.

It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.

My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.

LORD, my heart is not haughty, Nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, Nor with things too profound for me.

Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."

Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, And let Your saints shout for joy.

For Your servant David's sake, Do not turn away the face of Your Anointed.

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:

"This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

I will also clothe her priests with salvation, And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

There I will make the horn of David grow; I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!