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Psalms 29

1For the End; the psalm of an ode at the consecration of the house; by David.

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2I will exalt You, O Lord, for You lifted me up, And did not let my enemies rejoice over me.

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3O Lord my God, I cry to You, and You will heal me.

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4O Lord, You brought my soul out of Hades; You saved me from those who go down to the pit.

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5Sing praises to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness;

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6For there is wrath in His anger, But life in His will; Weeping will lodge at evening, But great joy in the morning.

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7As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall not be shaken forever."

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8O Lord, in Your will, grant beauty and power; You turned away Your face, and I was troubled.

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9I shall cry to You, O Lord, And to God I shall make supplication.

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10What profit is there in my blood, When I go down into decay? Will the dust confess You? Or will it declare Your truth?

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11The Lord heard, and had mercy on me; The Lord became my helper.

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12You turned my lamentation into dancing for me; You tore up my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,

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13That my glory may sing praise to You, And not be pierced with sadness; O Lord my God, I shall give thanks to You forever.

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