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58. From the rising of the sun to its setting let the Lord’s name be praised. High above all nations is the Lord; above the heavens is his glory. O Lord, thy name is forever; O Lord, thy fame is through all generations. The Lord has set up his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all. Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth exult, and let them say among the nations, “The Lord is King!” The Lord is King, the Lord was King, the Lord shall be King forever and ever. The Lord is King for evermore; the heathen have vanished from his land. The Lord annuls the counsel of nations; he foils the plans of peoples. Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that shall stand. The Lord’s purpose stands forever; his plans are through all generations. For he spoke, and the world came into being; he commanded, and it stood firm. Surely, the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation. Surely, the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his, and Israel as his prized possession. Surely, the Lord will not abandon his people, nor forsake his heritage. He, being merciful, forgives iniquity, and does not destroy; frequently he turns his anger away, and does not stir up all his wrath. O Lord, save us; may the King answer us when we call.

Happy are those who dwell in thy house; they are ever praising thee. Happy the people that is so situated; happy the people whose God is the Lord.


 * I extol thee, my God the King,
 * And bless thy name forever and ever.
 * Every day I bless thee,
 * And praise thy name forever and ever.
 * Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
 * His greatness is unsearchable.
 * One generation to another praises thy works;
 * They recount thy mighty acts.