Psalms 146

1(147:1-11) Alleluia; of Aggeus and Zacharias. Praise the Lord, for a psalm is a good thing; Let praise be sweet to our God.

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2The Lord is building Jerusalem, And He shall gather together the dispersion of Israel;

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3He heals the brokenhearted And He binds up all their wounds.

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4He numbers the multitude of stars And calls them all by name.

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5Great is our Lord, and great is His strength; His understanding exceeds every measure.

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6The Lord raises up the gentle, But humbles sinners to the ground.

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7Begin with thanksgiving to the Lord; Sing to our God with the harp,

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8To Him who covers heaven with clouds, Who prepares rain for the earth, Who makes grass grow on the mountains And the green growth for the service of men,

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9To Him who gives the cattle their food And who gives food to the nestlings of ravens When they call upon Him.

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10He shall not take pleasure in the strength of a horse, Nor be pleased with the legs of a man;

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11The Lord is pleased with those who fear Him, And with those who hope in His mercy.

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