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But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways [in unresponsiveness to God], The LORD will lead them away with those who do evil. Peace be upon Israel.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad!

He who goes back and forth weeping, carrying his bag of seed [for planting], Will indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

It is vain for you to rise early, To retire late, To eat the bread of anxious labors— For He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in his sleep.

For you shall eat the fruit of [the labor of] your hands, You will be happy and blessed and it will be well with you.

Behold, for so shall the man be blessed and divinely favored Who fears the LORD [and worships Him with obedience].

I wait [patiently] for the LORD, my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope.

My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; More than the watchmen for the morning.

O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is lovingkindness, And with Him is abundant redemption.

LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me.

Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob (Israel)."

Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness (right living), And let Your godly ones shout for joy.

For the sake of Your servant David, Do not turn away the face of Your anointed.

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:

"This is My resting place forever" [says the LORD]; "Here will I dwell, for I have desired it.

"Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will shout aloud for joy.

"There I will make the horn (strength) of David grow; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed [fulfilling the promises].

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!

It is like the dew of [Mount] Hermon Coming down on the hills of Zion; For there the LORD has commanded the blessing: life forevermore.