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Praise the Lord ! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.

He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills.

For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.

Let them praise the name of the Lord ! For he commanded and they were created.

Let them praise the name of the Lord , for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.

He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the Lord !

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.

Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.

to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord !

Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!

for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.

If they say, "Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason;

for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.

For in vain is a net spread in the sight of any bird,

but these men lie in wait for their own blood; they set an ambush for their own lives.

Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.

For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them;

yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;