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because you have always been my help. In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.

O God, it is right for us to praise you in Zion and keep our promises to you,

You show your care for the land by sending rain; you make it rich and fertile. You fill the streams with water; you provide the earth with crops. This is how you do it:

The fields are covered with sheep; the valleys are full of wheat. Everything shouts and sings for joy.

Come and listen, all who honor God, and I will tell you what he has done for me.

I cried to him for help; I praised him with songs.

May the nations be glad and sing for joy, because you judge the peoples with justice and guide every nation on earth.

But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence; they are happy and shout for joy.

Sing to God, sing praises to his name; prepare a way for him who rides on the clouds. His name is the Lord —be glad in his presence!

God, who lives in his sacred Temple, cares for orphans and protects widows.

your people made their home there; in your goodness you provided for the poor.

I am worn out from calling for help, and my throat is aching. I have strained my eyes, looking for your help.

Those who hate me for no reason are more numerous than the hairs of my head. My enemies tell lies against me; they are strong and want to kill me. They made me give back things I did not steal.

It is for your sake that I have been insulted and that I am covered with shame.

But as for me, I will pray to you, Lord ; answer me, God, at a time you choose. Answer me because of your great love, because you keep your promise to save.

Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I had hoped for sympathy, but there was none; for comfort, but I found none.

May all who come to you be glad and joyful. May all who are thankful for your salvation always say, "How great is God!"

Lord , I have come to you for protection; never let me be defeated!

I will shout for joy as I play for you; with my whole being I will sing because you have saved me.

May your people worship you as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon gives light, for ages to come.