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Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forevermore!
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From the rising of the sun to its going down The Lord's name is to be praised.
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The Lord is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens.
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Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high,
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Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?
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He raises the poor out of the dust, And lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
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That He may seat him with princes-- With the princes of His people.
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He grants the barren woman a home, Like a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!