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[...ever and] ever upon those who fear Him, and His righteousness unto children’s children; to those who keep His covenant, [and] remember His commandments to do them. The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens, [and] His kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, all ye His angels, mighty in power, who perform His word, to hearken unto the voice of His commands. Bless the Lord, all ye His hosts, His ministers who do His will. Bless the Lord, all His works, for in all places is His dominion; bless the Lord, O my soul. Lord, hear my prayer; give ear to my supplications in Thy truth. Hear me in Thy righteousness, and enter not into judgment with Thy servant, for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath brought low my life down to the earth, and made me to dwell in darkness, like those who have long been dead. My spirit hath grown weary within me, and my heart within me is troubled. I remembered the days of old; I meditated on all Thy works, [and] on the creations of the hands...