A Psalm of David. |
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Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
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Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
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Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
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Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
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Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
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The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.
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He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.
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The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
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He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.
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He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities.
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For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
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As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
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As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him.
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For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.
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As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
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For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more.
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But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,
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To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them.
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The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.
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Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.
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Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.
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Bless the LORD, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!
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