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As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.

For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.

But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.

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.

For thou shalt eat the labor 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 watchmen wait for the morning; Yea, more than watchmen for the morning.

O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.

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

O Israel, hope in Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore.

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

Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle 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 will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore.

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

This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.