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A Contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.
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For I have said, "Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens."
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"I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn to My servant David:
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'Your seed I will establish forever, And build up your throne to all generations.' " Selah
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And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.
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For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?
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God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.
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O Lord God of hosts, Who is mighty like You, O Lord? Your faithfulness also surrounds You.
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You rule the raging of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them.
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You have broken Rahab in pieces, as one who is slain; You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.
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The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all its fullness, You have founded them.
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The north and the south, You have created them; Tabor and Hermon rejoice in Your name.
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You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.
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Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.
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Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.
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In Your name they rejoice all day long, And in Your righteousness they are exalted.