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Psalms 137

1By David. I will give thanks to You, O Lord, with all my heart, For You hear the words of my mouth; And I shall sing to You in the presence of angels.

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2I shall bow down and worship toward Your holy temple, And I will give thanks to Your name For Your mercy and Your truth; For You magnified Your teaching above every name.

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3On the day I shall call out to You, hear me speedily; You shall treat my soul with great care in Your power.

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4O Lord, let all the kings of the earth give thanks to You, For they heard all the words of Your mouth;

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5And let them sing in the ways of the Lord, For the glory of the Lord is great;

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6For the Lord is high, and He watches over the lowly things; But the high things He knows from afar.

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7If I walk in the midst of affliction, You shall make me live; You stretched out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand saved me.

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8The Lord shall repay them on my behalf. O Lord, Your mercy endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

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