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## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā Praise theĀ Lord.
Praise the name of theĀ Lord.
Offer praise, you servants of theĀ Lord,
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā who serveĀ in theĀ Lordās temple,
in the courts of the temple of our God.
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā Praise theĀ Lord, for theĀ LordĀ is good.
Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant.
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā Indeed,Ā theĀ LordĀ has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel to be his special possession.
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā Yes,Ā I know theĀ LordĀ is great,
and our Lord is superior to all gods.
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā He does whatever he pleases
in heaven and on earth,
in the seas and all the ocean depths.
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā He causes the clouds to arise from the end of the earth,
makes lightning bolts accompany the rain,
and brings the wind out of his storehouses.
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā He struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
including both men and animals.
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā He performed awesome deedsĀ and acts of judgment
in your midst, O Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his servants.
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā He defeated many nations,
and killed mighty kingsā
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan.
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā He gave their land as an inheritance,
as an inheritance to Israel his people.
[[#Verse 13.]]Ā OĀ Lord, your name endures,
your reputation, OĀ Lord, lasts.
[[#Verse 14.]]Ā For theĀ LordĀ vindicatesĀ his people,
and has compassion on his servants.
[[#Verse 15.]]Ā The nationsā idols are made of silver and gold;
they are man-made.
[[#Verse 16.]]Ā They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but cannot see,
[[#Verse 17.]]Ā and ears, but cannot hear.
Indeed, they cannot breathe.
[[#Verse 18.]]Ā Those who make them will end upĀ like them,
as will everyone who trusts in them.
[[#Verse 19.]]Ā O familyĀ of Israel, praise theĀ Lord.
O family of Aaron, praise theĀ Lord.
[[#Verse 20.]]Ā O family of Levi, praise theĀ Lord.
You loyal followersĀ of theĀ Lord, praise theĀ Lord.
[[#Verse 21.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ deserves praise in Zionā
he who dwells in Jerusalem.
Praise theĀ Lord.
## ==š Verse-by-Verse Commentary==
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## š§ Chapter Summary
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## š Key Principles / š Life Application
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#### Today, I can apply this chapter by:
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Make these very practical:
- "Trust God's timing in an uncertain situation."
- "Speak truth even when itās unpopular."
Think:
- What do we learn about God here?
- What do we learn about people?
- Are there promises, commands, or warnings?
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## āļø Key Verses to Remember
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## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
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- John 1:1 and Genesis 1
- Romans 5 and Genesis 3
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## š Devotional Reflection
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