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Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

The rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel.

He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds.

He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names.

Great is our and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom.

The lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground.

Sing to the with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp.

He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth;

He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind.

He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry.

He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;

But the has pleasure in those who fear him, * in those who await his gracious favor.