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But the mercy of Adonai on those who fear him is from eternity past to eternity future, and his righteousness extends to his children's children,

When they were but few in number, and not only few, but aliens there too,

but sent a man ahead of them — Yosef, who was sold as a slave.

Our ancestors in Egypt failed to grasp the meaning of your wonders. They didn't keep in mind your great deeds of grace but rebelled at the sea, at the Sea of Suf.

But soon they forgot his deeds and wouldn't wait for his counsel.

He gave them what they wanted but sent meagerness into their souls.

but mingled with the nations and learned to follow their ways.

Many times [God] rescued them, but they kept making plans to rebel. Thus they were brought low by their own wrongdoing.

But he also turns desert into pools of water, dry land into flowing springs;

But the needy he raises up from their distress and increases their families like sheep.

For he did not remember to show kindness but hounded the downtrodden, the poor and the brokenhearted to death.

But you, God, Adonai , treat me as your name demands; rescue me, because your grace is good.

Let them go on cursing; but you, bless! When they attack, let them be put to shame; but let your servant rejoice.

Not to us, Adonai , not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your grace and truth.

They have mouths, but they can't speak; they have eyes, but they can't see;

they have ears, but they can't hear; they have noses, but they can't smell;

they have hands, but they can't feel; they have feet, but they can't walk; with their throats they can't make a sound.

Heaven belongs to Adonai , but the earth he has given to humankind.

But we will bless Adonai from now on and forever. Halleluyah!

But I called on the name of Adonai : "Please, Adonai ! Save me!"