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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; For so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.

A Song of Ascents. Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.

Wherewith the reaper filleth not his hand, Nor he that bindeth sheaves, his bosom:

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

And he will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child with his mother, Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

A Song of Ascents. Jehovah, remember for David All his affliction;

We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool.

For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.

His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.

It is like the precious oil upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron's beard; That came down upon the skirt of his garments;

Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

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

Who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who maketh lightnings for the rain; Who bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries;

Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, Upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants;

And gave their land for a heritage, A heritage unto Israel his people.

For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants.