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Praise the Lord .^[b] I will extol the Lord ^(a) with all my heart^(b) in the council^(c) of the upright and in the assembly.^(d)

Great are the works^(e) of the Lord ; they are pondered by all^(f) who delight in them.

Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures^(g) forever.

He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.^(h)

He provides food⁽ⁱ⁾ for those who fear him;^(j) he remembers his covenant^(k) forever.

He has shown his people the power of his works,^(l) giving them the lands of other nations.^(m)

The works of his hands⁽ⁿ⁾ are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.^(o)

They are established for ever^(p) and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

He provided redemption^(q) for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome^(r) is his name.

The fear of the Lord ^(s) is the beginning of wisdom;^(t) all who follow his precepts have good understanding.^(u) To him belongs eternal praise.^(v)