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But as for me, I will declare it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

For the wrath of mankind shall praise You; You will encircle Yourself with a remnant of wrath.

For He established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers That they were to teach them to their children,

And in their heart they put God to the test By asking for food that suited their taste.

"Behold, He struck the rock so that waters gushed out, And streams were overflowing; Can He also provide bread? Will He prepare meat for His people?"

When He killed them, then they sought Him, And they returned and searched diligently for God;

For their heart was not steadfast toward Him, Nor were they faithful with His covenant.

He leveled a path for His anger; He did not spare their souls from death, But turned their lives over to the plague,

For they provoked Him with their high places And moved Him to jealousy with their carved images.

For they have devoured Jacob And laid waste his settlement.

Do not hold us responsible for the guilty deeds of our forefathers; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we have become very low.

Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And save us and forgive our sins for the sake of Your name.

Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let vengeance for the blood of Your servants which has been shed Be known among the nations in our sight.

The shoot which Your right hand has planted, And of the son whom You have strengthened for Yourself.

Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand, Upon the son of man whom You made strong for Yourself.

Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob.

For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.

Arise, God, judge the earth! For You possess all the nations.

For behold, Your enemies make an uproar, And those who hate You have exalted themselves.

For they have conspired together with one mind; They make a covenant against You: