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It is vain for you that ye rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of toil: for so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

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

Wherewith the reaper filleth not his hand, nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.

I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

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

A Song of Ascents. LORD, remember for David all his affliction;

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

For the LORD 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 the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries.

He sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

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

For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself concerning his servants.

O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.