Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

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Praise the Lord from the earth,
Sea monsters and all deeps;
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Lightning and hail, snow and fog;
Stormy wind, fulfilling His orders;
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Mountains and all hills;
Fruitful trees and all cedars;
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Beasts and all cattle;
Creeping things and winged birds;
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Kings of the earth and all people;
Princes and all judges of the earth;
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Both young men and virgins;
Old men and children.

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Let them praise the name of the Lord,
For His name alone is exalted and supreme;
His glory and majesty are above earth and heaven.
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He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence],
Praise for all His godly ones;
For the people of Israel, a people near to Him.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)^(A)

² 
To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction;
To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,
³ 
To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;
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That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
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The wise will hear and increase their learning,
And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],^(A)
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To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].

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The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant ^[a]fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.^(B)