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Alleluia! Praise the name of Yahweh, you who serve Yahweh, praise him,
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serving in the house of Yahweh, in the courts of the house of our God.
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Praise Yahweh, for Yahweh is good, make music for his name -- it brings joy-
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for Yahweh has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.
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For I know that Yahweh is great, our Lord is above all gods.
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Yahweh does whatever he pleases in heaven, on earth, in the waters and all the depths.
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He summons up clouds from the borders of earth, sends rain with lightning-flashes, and brings the wind out of his storehouse.
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He struck the first-born in Egypt, man and beast alike,
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he sent signs and wonders into the heart of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his officials.
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He struck down many nations, he slaughtered mighty kings,
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Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.
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He gave their land as a birthright, a birthright to his people Israel.
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Yahweh, your name endures for ever, Yahweh, your memory is fresh from age to age.
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For Yahweh vindicates his people, feels compassion for his servants.
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The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands.
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These have mouths but say nothing, have eyes but see nothing,
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have ears but hear nothing, and they have no breath in their mouths.
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Their makers will end up like them, everyone who relies on them.
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House of Israel, bless Yahweh, House of Aaron, bless Yahweh,
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House of Levi, bless Yahweh, you who fear Yahweh, bless Yahweh.
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Blessed be Yahweh from Zion, he who dwells in Jerusalem!
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