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1 Alleluia. I will give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all His will.
3 His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honor; and His righteousness endures forever and ever.
4 He has caused His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.
5 He has given food to them that fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever.
6 He has declared to His people the power of His works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.
7 The works of His hands are truth and judgment; all His commandments are sure;
8 established forever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to His people; He commanded His covenant forever; holy and fearful is His name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; His praise endures forever and ever.
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