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He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to lie down late, to eat the bread of sorrows: so to his beloved one he giveth sleep.

For thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands; happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

I wait for Jehovah; my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

My soul [waiteth] for the Lord more than the watchers [wait] for the morning, [more than] the watchers for the morning.

A Song of degrees. Of David. Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, and in things too wonderful for me.

Let Israel hope in Jehovah, from henceforth and for evermore.

A Song of degrees. Jehovah, remember for David all his affliction;

Until I find out a place for Jehovah, habitations for the Mighty One of Jacob. …

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints shout for joy.

For thy servant David's sake, turn not away the face of thine anointed.

If thy children keep my covenant, and my testimonies which I will teach them, their children also for evermore shall sit upon thy throne.

For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his dwelling:

This is my rest for ever; here will I dwell, for I have desired it.

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

There will I cause the horn of David to bud forth; I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

A Song of degrees. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

As the dew of Hermon that descendeth on the mountains of Zion; for there hath Jehovah commanded the blessing, life for evermore.

Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: sing psalms unto his name; for it is pleasant.

For Jah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, Israel for his own possession.