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[1]PRAISE the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, O servants of the LORD.
[2]You who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
[3]Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good; sing praises to his name, for he is delightful.
[4]For the LORD has chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his congregation.
[5]For I know that the LORD is great, and that our LORD is above all gods.
[6]Whatsoever the LORD pleases, that he does in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places.
[7]He causes the clouds to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightnings for the rain; he brings the wind out of his treasuries.
[8]He smote the first-born of Egypt, both of man and beast,
[9]Who sent forth his signs and wonders into the midst of you, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants,
[10]Who smote many nations and slew mighty kings;
[11]Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan;
[12]And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel his people.
[13]Thy name, O LORD, endures for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
[14]For the LORD will judge his people, and he will delight in his servants.
[15]The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
[16]They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
[17]They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
[18]Let them that make them become like them, and every one who trusts in them.
[19]Bless the LORD, O house of Israel; bless the LORD, O house of Aaron;
[20]Bless the LORD, O house of Levi; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
[21]Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, who dwells at Jerusalem. Praise the LORD,
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