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1 Praise ye Jehovah.
I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart,
In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
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2 The works of Jehovah are great,
Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
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3 His work is honor and majesty;
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
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4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:
Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
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5 He hath given food unto them that fear him:
He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
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6 He hath showed his people the power of his works,
In giving them the heritage of the nations.
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7 The works of his hands are truth and justice;
All his precepts are sure.
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8 They are established for ever and ever;
They are done in truth and uprightness.
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9 He hath sent redemption unto his people;
He hath commanded his covenant for ever:
Holy and reverend is his name.
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Reverend – Reverence is defined as a feeling of profound respect, often mingled with awe and affection; worshipful regard when directed to the divine or sacred. R2002:3
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10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all they that do his commandments:
His praise endureth for ever. |
Fear of the LORD – Such reverence inspired our coming to the Lord in consecration. It helped to perfect our sacrifices by keeping us back from presumptuous sins, and helped to fix acceptable character. R4462:5
The filial fear of failure to fully manifest love and thankfulness. R1122:5
The fear to do aught that would be displeasing to him or that would separate from his love and favor. R2986:6
When he speaks, therefore, our ears should be attentive to his voice and every power alert to do his bidding. R2002:3
One of the peculiarities of our day is lack of reverence. R2053:3
Looking away from our narrow thoughts, plans and schemes and allowing our minds to dwell upon the grandeur of God's benevolent, loving and glorious character. R1518:3
Under proper limitations, fear is a healthy condition. R4996:3
Scripture text cards in every room are a constant reminder that the Lord's will is the only standard recognized. F554
Perfect love casts out slavish, but not reverential, fear. R2986:6
Reverence; not the fear of eternal torment. OV261:5; R5952:5
A proper reverence acts as a restraint upon sin. OV180:1
Our coming to the Lord was inspired by reverence for him. R4462:5
It is a dangerous practice to speak jestingly of the Lord and the Scriptures. R5952:5
Beginning of wisdom – Only when it leads to greater carefulness of living and to a desire for the Heavenly Father's approval. OV180:1
We must have reverence to begin with, and all the time. CR40:1
An appreciation of the infinite power of the Creator and our own littleness should make us teachable. PD1/7
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