THE *BOOK OF
PSALMS.

Psalm 113 ©

An exhortation to all people to praise God, Who assists evermore the afflicted and humble minded.

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PRAISE ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.

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1Blessed be thea name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

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Fromb2the rising of the sun 3unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.

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The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory 4above the heavens.

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Who is like unto the LORD our God, 5who dwelleth on high,

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6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

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Hec raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy 7out of the dunghill;

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That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

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8He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be 9a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.