Praise ye the Lord; with my whole heart, The Lord's praise I'll declare

Verse 1

Praise ye the Lord: with my whole heart the Lord’s praise I'll declare, where the assemblies of the just and congregations are.

Verse 2

The doings of Jehovah are exceeding great in might; sought out they are of every one that doth therein delight.

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His work most honourable is, most glorious and pure, and his untainted righteousness for ever doth endure.

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His works most wondrous he hath made remembered still to be, the Lord is most compassionate, and merciful is he.

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He giveth meat unto all those that truly do him fear; and evermore his covenant he in his mind will bear.

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He did the power of his works unto his people show, when he the heathen’s heritage upon them did bestow.

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His hand's works all are truth and right, all his commands are sure:

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and, done in truth and uprightness, they evermore endure.

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He sent redemption to his folk, his covenant set for aye: holy and reverend is his name to be adored alway.

Verse 10

Wisdom’s beginning is God’s fear: and wise in heart are they who his most holy precepts keep: his praise endures for aye.