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Psalms
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English: Basic English Bible |
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Psalms 113 [Context] [Commentary]
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Let the Lord be praised. O you servants of the Lord, give praise to the name of the Lord. |
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Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever. |
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From the coming up of the sun to its going down, the Lord's name is to be praised. |
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The Lord is high over all nations, and his glory is higher than the heavens. |
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Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, |
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Looking down on the heavens, and on the earth? |
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He takes the poor man out of the dust, lifting him up from his low position; |
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To give him a place among the rulers, even with the rulers of his people. |
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He gives the unfertile woman a family, making her a happy mother of children. Give praise to the Lord. |
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