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− | The psalms are called by the Hebrews TEHILLIM, that is, Hymns of Praise. The author, of a great part of them at least, was king David: but many are of opinion that some of them were made by Asaph, and others whose names are prefixed in the titles. (For more information, see the article [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12533a.htm PSALMS] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[http://www.newadvent.org/bible/psa000.htm] | + | The psalms are called by the Hebrews TEHILLIM, that is, Hymns of Praise. The author, of a great part of them at least, was king David: but many are of opinion that some of them were made by Asaph, and others whose names are prefixed in the titles. (For more information, see the article [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12533a.htm PSALMS] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[https://www.newadvent.org/bible/psa000.htm] |
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| on [[Zion]], my holy hill." | | on [[Zion]], my holy hill." |
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− | [7] I will tell of the decree of the LORD: | + | [7]<u> I will tell of the decree of the LORD: |
| He said to me, "You are my son, | | He said to me, "You are my son, |
− | today I have begotten you. | + | today I have begotten you.</u> |
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| [8] Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, | | [8] Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, |
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| [[commune]] with your own [[hearts]] on your beds, and be [[silent]]. [Selah] | | [[commune]] with your own [[hearts]] on your beds, and be [[silent]]. [Selah] |
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− | [5] Offer right [[sacrifice]]s, | + | [5] <u>Offer right [[sacrifice]]s, |
− | and put your [[trust]] in the LORD. | + | and put your [[trust]] in the LORD.</u> |
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| [6] There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! | | [6] There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! |
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| Thou whose glory above the heavens is chanted | | Thou whose glory above the heavens is chanted |
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− | [2] by the mouth of babes and infants, | + | [2] <u>by the mouth of babes and infants, |
| thou hast founded a bulwark because of thy foes, | | thou hast founded a bulwark because of thy foes, |
− | to still the enemy and the avenger. | + | to still the enemy and the avenger.</u> |
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| [3] When I look at thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, | | [3] When I look at thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, |
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| he judges the peoples with equity. | | he judges the peoples with equity. |
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− | [9] The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, | + | [9] <u>The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, |
− | a stronghold in times of trouble. | + | a stronghold in times of trouble.</u> |
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| [10] And those who know thy name put their trust in thee, | | [10] And those who know thy name put their trust in thee, |
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| let them be caught in the schemes which they have devised. | | let them be caught in the schemes which they have devised. |
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− | [3] For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, | + | [3] <u>For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, |
− | and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD. | + | and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD.</u> |
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| [4] In the pride of his countenance the wicked does not seek him; | | [4] In the pride of his countenance the wicked does not seek him; |
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| for the faithful have vanished from among the sons of men. | | for the faithful have vanished from among the sons of men. |
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− | [2] Every one utters lies to his neighbor; | + | [2] <u>Every one utters lies to his neighbor; |
− | with flattering lips and a double heart they speak. | + | with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.</u> |
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| [3] May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, | | [3] May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, |
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| I have no good apart from thee." | | I have no good apart from thee." |
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− | [3] As for the saints in the land, they are the noble, | + | [3] <u>As for the saints in the land, they are the noble, |
− | in whom is all my delight. | + | in whom is all my delight.</u> |
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| [4] Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; | | [4] Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; |
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| thou holdest my lot. | | thou holdest my lot. |
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− | [6] The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; | + | [6] <u>The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; |
− | yea, I have a goodly heritage. | + | yea, I have a goodly heritage.</u> |
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| [7] I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; | | [7] I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; |
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| [0] To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. | | [0] To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. |
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− | [1] The heavens are telling the glory of God; | + | [1] <u>The heavens are telling the glory of God; |
− | and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. | + | and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.</u> |
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| [2] Day to day pours forth speech, | | [2] Day to day pours forth speech, |
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| in keeping them there is great reward. | | in keeping them there is great reward. |
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− | [12] But who can discern his errors? | + | [12] <u>But who can discern his errors? |
| Clear thou me from hidden faults. | | Clear thou me from hidden faults. |
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| [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart | | [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart |
| be acceptable in thy sight, | | be acceptable in thy sight, |
− | O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. | + | O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.</u> |
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| ==Psalm 20== | | ==Psalm 20== |
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| May the LORD fulfil all your petitions! | | May the LORD fulfil all your petitions! |
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− | [6] Now I know that the LORD will help his anointed; | + | [6] <u>Now I know that the LORD will help his anointed;</u> |
| he will answer him from his holy heaven | | he will answer him from his holy heaven |
| with mighty victories by his right hand. | | with mighty victories by his right hand. |
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| and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved. | | and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved. |
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− | [8] Your hand will find out all your enemies; | + | [8] <u>Your hand will find out all your enemies;</u> |
| your right hand will find out those who hate you. | | your right hand will find out those who hate you. |
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| [0] To the choirmaster: according to The Hind of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. | | [0] To the choirmaster: according to The Hind of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. |
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− | [1] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? | + | [1] <u>My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?</u> |
| Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? | | Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? |
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| for his name's sake. | | for his name's sake. |
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− | [4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, | + | [4] <u>Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, |
| I fear no evil; | | I fear no evil; |
| for thou art with me; | | for thou art with me; |
| thy rod and thy staff, | | thy rod and thy staff, |
− | they comfort me. | + | they comfort me.</u> |
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| [5] Thou preparest a table before me | | [5] Thou preparest a table before me |
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| toward thy most holy sanctuary. | | toward thy most holy sanctuary. |
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− | [3] Take me not off with the wicked, | + | [3] <u>Take me not off with the wicked, |
| with those who are workers of evil, | | with those who are workers of evil, |
| who speak peace with their neighbors, | | who speak peace with their neighbors, |
− | while mischief is in their hearts. | + | while mischief is in their hearts.</u> |
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| [4] Requite them according to their work, | | [4] Requite them according to their work, |
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| Happy is the man who takes refuge in him!</u> | | Happy is the man who takes refuge in him!</u> |
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− | [9] O fear the LORD, you his saints, | + | [9] <u>O fear the LORD, you his saints, |
− | for those who fear him have no want! | + | for those who fear him have no want!</u> |
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| [10] The young lions suffer want and hunger; | | [10] The young lions suffer want and hunger; |
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| so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security. | | so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security. |
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− | [4] Take delight in the LORD, | + | [4] <u>Take delight in the LORD, |
| and he will give you the desires of your heart. | | and he will give you the desires of your heart. |
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| [5] Commit your way to the LORD; | | [5] Commit your way to the LORD; |
− | trust in him, and he will act. | + | trust in him, and he will act.</u> |
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| [6] He will bring forth your vindication as the light, | | [6] He will bring forth your vindication as the light, |
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| and their bows shall be broken. | | and their bows shall be broken. |
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− | [16] Better is a little that the righteous has | + | [16] <u>Better is a little that the righteous has |
− | than the abundance of many wicked. | + | than the abundance of many wicked.</u> |
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| [17] For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; | | [17] For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; |
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| thou dost not give him up to the will of his enemies. | | thou dost not give him up to the will of his enemies. |
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− | [3] The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; | + | [3] <u>The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; |
− | in his illness thou healest all his infirmities. | + | in his illness thou healest all his infirmities.</u> |
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| [4] As for me, I said, "O LORD, be gracious to me; | | [4] As for me, I said, "O LORD, be gracious to me; |
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| Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity; | | Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity; |
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− | [7] you love righteousness and hate wickedness. | + | [7] <u>you love righteousness and hate wickedness. |
| Therefore God, your God, has anointed you | | Therefore God, your God, has anointed you |
− | with the oil of gladness above your fellows; | + | with the oil of gladness above your fellows;</u> |
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| [8] your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. | | [8] your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. |
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| Shout to God with loud songs of joy! | | Shout to God with loud songs of joy! |
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− | [2] For the LORD, the Most High, is terrible, | + | [2] <u>For the LORD, the Most High, is terrible, |
− | a great king over all the earth. | + | a great king over all the earth.</u> |
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| [3] He subdued peoples under us, | | [3] He subdued peoples under us, |
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| and blot out all my iniquities. | | and blot out all my iniquities. |
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− | [10] Create in me a clean heart, O God, | + | [10] <u>Create in me a clean heart, O God, |
− | and put a new and right spirit within me. | + | and put a new and right spirit within me.</u> |
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| [11] Cast me not away from thy presence, | | [11] Cast me not away from thy presence, |
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| yet they were drawn swords. | | yet they were drawn swords. |
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− | [22] Cast your burden on the LORD, | + | [22] <u>Cast your burden on the LORD, |
| and he will sustain you; | | and he will sustain you; |
| he will never permit | | he will never permit |
− | the righteous to be moved. | + | the righteous to be moved.</u> |
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| [23] But thou, O God, wilt cast them down | | [23] But thou, O God, wilt cast them down |
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| they are together lighter than a breath. | | they are together lighter than a breath. |
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− | [10] Put no confidence in extortion, | + | [10]<u> Put no confidence in extortion, |
| set no vain hopes on robbery; | | set no vain hopes on robbery; |
− | if riches increase, set not your heart on them. | + | if riches increase, set not your heart on them.</u> |
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| [11] Once God has spoken; | | [11] Once God has spoken; |
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| with waiting for my God. | | with waiting for my God. |
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− | [4] More in number than the hairs of my head | + | [4] <u>More in number than the hairs of my head |
| are those who hate me without cause; | | are those who hate me without cause; |
| mighty are those who would destroy me, | | mighty are those who would destroy me, |
| those who attack me with lies. | | those who attack me with lies. |
| What I did not steal | | What I did not steal |
− | must I now restore? | + | must I now restore?</u> |
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| [5] O God, thou knowest my folly; | | [5] O God, thou knowest my folly; |
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| let thy salvation, O God, set me on high! | | let thy salvation, O God, set me on high! |
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− | [30] I will praise the name of God with a song; | + | [30] <u>I will praise the name of God with a song; |
| I will magnify him with thanksgiving. | | I will magnify him with thanksgiving. |
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| [31] This will please the LORD more than an ox | | [31] This will please the LORD more than an ox |
− | or a bull with horns and hoofs. | + | or a bull with horns and hoofs.</u> |
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| [32] Let the oppressed see it and be glad; | | [32] Let the oppressed see it and be glad; |
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| all the foundations of the earth are shaken. | | all the foundations of the earth are shaken. |
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− | [6] I say, "You are gods, | + | [6]<u> I say, "You are gods, |
− | sons of the Most High, all of you; | + | sons of the Most High, all of you;</u> |
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| [7] nevertheless, you shall die like men, | | [7] nevertheless, you shall die like men, |
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| and the swallow a nest for herself, | | and the swallow a nest for herself, |
| where she may lay her young, | | where she may lay her young, |
− | at thy altars, O LORD of hosts, | + | at thy altars, <u>O LORD of hosts, |
− | my King and my God. | + | my King and my God.</u> |
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| [4] Blessed are those who dwell in thy house, | | [4] Blessed are those who dwell in thy house, |
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| the highest of the kings of the earth. | | the highest of the kings of the earth. |
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− | [28] My steadfast love I will keep for him for ever, | + | [28] <u>My steadfast love I will keep for him for ever, |
− | and my covenant will stand firm for him. | + | and my covenant will stand firm for him.</u> |
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| [29] I will establish his line for ever | | [29] I will establish his line for ever |
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| the Most High your habitation, | | the Most High your habitation, |
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− | [10] no evil shall befall you, | + | [10] <u>no evil shall befall you, |
| no scourge come near your tent. | | no scourge come near your tent. |
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| [12] On their hands they will bear you up, | | [12] On their hands they will bear you up, |
− | lest you dash your foot against a stone. | + | lest you dash your foot against a stone.</u> |
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| [13] You will tread on the lion and the adder, | | [13] You will tread on the lion and the adder, |
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| [0] A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath. | | [0] A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath. |
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− | [1] It is good to give thanks to the LORD, | + | [1] <u>It is good to give thanks to the LORD, |
| to sing praises to thy name, O Most High; | | to sing praises to thy name, O Most High; |
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| [2] to declare thy steadfast love in the morning, | | [2] to declare thy steadfast love in the morning, |
− | and thy faithfulness by night, | + | and thy faithfulness by night,</u> |
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| [3] to the music of the lute and the harp, | | [3] to the music of the lute and the harp, |
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| he will appear in his glory; | | he will appear in his glory; |
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− | [17] he will regard the prayer of the destitute, | + | [17] <u>he will regard the prayer of the destitute, |
− | and will not despise their supplication. | + | and will not despise their supplication.</u> |
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| [18] Let this be recorded for a generation to come, | | [18] Let this be recorded for a generation to come, |
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| [0] A Psalm of David. | | [0] A Psalm of David. |
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− | [1] The LORD says to my lord: | + | [1] <u>The LORD says to my lord: |
| "Sit at my right hand, | | "Sit at my right hand, |
− | till I make your enemies your footstool." | + | till I make your enemies your footstool."</u> |
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| [2] The LORD sends forth from Zion | | [2] The LORD sends forth from Zion |
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| than to put confidence in man. | | than to put confidence in man. |
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− | [9] It is better to take refuge in the LORD | + | [9]<u> It is better to take refuge in the LORD |
− | than to put confidence in princes. | + | than to put confidence in princes.</u> |
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| [10] All nations surrounded me; | | [10] All nations surrounded me; |
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| and hast become my salvation. | | and hast become my salvation. |
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− | [22] The stone which the builders rejected | + | [22] <u>The stone which the builders rejected |
− | has become the head of the corner. | + | has become the head of the corner.</u> |
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| [23] This is the LORD's doing; | | [23] This is the LORD's doing; |
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| O LORD, we beseech thee, give us success! | | O LORD, we beseech thee, give us success! |
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− | [26] Blessed be he who enters in the name of the LORD! | + | [26] <u>Blessed be he who enters in the name of the LORD! |
− | We bless you from the house of the LORD. | + | We bless you from the house of the LORD.</u> |
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| [27] The LORD is God, | | [27] The LORD is God, |
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| but I delight in thy law. | | but I delight in thy law. |
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− | [71] It is good for me that I was afflicted, | + | [71] <u>It is good for me that I was afflicted, |
− | that I might learn thy statutes. | + | that I might learn thy statutes.</u> |
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| [72] The law of thy mouth is better to me | | [72] The law of thy mouth is better to me |
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| he will keep your life. | | he will keep your life. |
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− | [8] The LORD will keep | + | [8] <u>The LORD will keep |
| your going out and your coming in | | your going out and your coming in |
− | from this time forth and for evermore. | + | from this time forth and for evermore.</u> |
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| ==Psalm 122== | | ==Psalm 122== |
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| and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice! | | and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice! |
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− | [3] Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD, | + | [3] <u>Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD, |
− | keep watch over the door of my lips! | + | keep watch over the door of my lips!</u> |
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| [4] Incline not my heart to any evil, | | [4] Incline not my heart to any evil, |