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The Lord the Defense of His People
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—
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As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, The Lord shall lead them away With the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!
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Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!
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Song of Victory over Zion’s Enemies
A Song of Ascents.
“Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth,” Let Israel now say—
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O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.
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And He shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
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O Israel, hope in the Lord From this time forth and forever.
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For the Lord has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His special treasure.
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And gave their land as a heritage, A heritage to Israel His people.
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Bless the Lord, O house of Israel! Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron!
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And brought out Israel from among them, For His mercy endures forever;
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And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endures forever;
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A heritage to Israel His servant, For His mercy endures forever.
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The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.
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He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and His judgments to Israel.
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And He has exalted the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints— Of the children of Israel, A people near to Him. Praise the Lord!
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Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
