Psalm 147
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Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! Begin Abide·
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The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel. Begin Abide·
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Begin Abide·
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He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name. Begin Abide·
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Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. Begin Abide·
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The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. Begin Abide·
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Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, Begin Abide·
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who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. Begin Abide·
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He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. Begin Abide·
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He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Begin Abide·
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The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. Begin Abide·
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Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion! Begin Abide·
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For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you. Begin Abide·
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He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. Begin Abide·
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He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. Begin Abide·
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He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; Begin Abide·
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He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast? Begin Abide·
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He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow. Begin Abide·
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He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. Begin Abide·
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He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah! Begin Abide·