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[For the choirmaster Song Psalm] Acclaim God, all the earth,
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sing psalms to the glory of his name, glorify him with your praises,
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say to God, 'How awesome you are! 'Your achievements are the measure of your power, your enemies woo your favour,
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all the earth bows down before you, sings psalms to you, sings psalms to your name.'Pause
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Come and see the marvels of God, his awesome deeds for the children of Adam:
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he changed the sea into dry land, they crossed the river on foot. So let us rejoice in him,
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who rules for ever by his power; his eyes keep watch on the nations to forestall rebellion against him. Pause
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Nations, bless our God, let the sound of his praise be heard;
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he brings us to life and keeps our feet from stumbling.
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God, you have put us to the test, refined us like silver,
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let us fall into the net; you have put a heavy strain on our backs,
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let men ride over our heads; but now the ordeal by fire and water is over, you have led us out to breathe again.
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I bring burnt offerings to your house, I fulfil to you my vows,
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the vows that rose to my lips, that I pronounced when I was in trouble.
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I will offer you rich burnt offerings, with the smoke of burning rams. I will sacrifice to you bullocks and goats. Pause
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Come and listen, all who fear God, while I tell what he has done for me.
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To him I cried aloud, high praise was on my tongue.
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Had I been aware of guilt in my heart, the Lord would not have listened,
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but in fact God did listen, attentive to the sound of my prayer.
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Blessed be God who has not turned away my prayer, nor his own faithful love from me.
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