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| 1 A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. |
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| 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. |
Thy holy temple – The Christ. T70
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| 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. |
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| 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. |
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| 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD. |
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| 6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
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Unto the lowly – Only the poor in spirit, the humble and teachable ones, can submit to the discipline and training necessary to fit them for the Kingdom. R2139:4
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| 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. |
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| 8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. |
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