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## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
[[#Verse 01.]]Praise theĀ Lord,
for it is good to sing praises to our God.
Yes,Ā praise is pleasant and appropriate.
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ rebuilds Jerusalem,
and gathers the exiles of Israel.
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā He healsĀ the brokenhearted,
and bandages their wounds.
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā He counts the number of the stars;
he names all of them.
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā Our Lord is great and has awesome power;
there is no limit to his wisdom.
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ lifts up the oppressed,
but knocksĀ the wicked to the ground.
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā Offer to theĀ LordĀ a song of thanks.
Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp.
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā He coversĀ the sky with clouds,
provides the earth with rain,
and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā He gives food to the animals,
and to the young ravens when they chirp.
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā He is not enamored with the strength of a horse,
nor is he impressed by the warriorās strong legs.
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ takes delight in his faithful followers,
and in those who wait for his loyal love.
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā Extol theĀ Lord, O Jerusalem.
Praise your God, O Zion.
[[#Verse 13.]]Ā For he makes the bars of your gates strong.
He blesses your childrenĀ within you.
[[#Verse 14.]]Ā HeĀ brings peace to your territory.
He abundantly provides for youĀ the best grain.
[[#Verse 15.]]Ā HeĀ sends his command through the earth;
swiftly his order reaches its destination.
[[#Verse 16.]]Ā He sends the snow that is white like wool;
he spreads the frost that is white like ashes.
[[#Verse 17.]]Ā He throws his hailstonesĀ like crumbs.
Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?
[[#Verse 18.]]Ā He then orders it all to melt;
he breathes on it,Ā and the water flows.
[[#Verse 19.]]Ā He proclaims his word to Jacob,
his statutes and regulations to Israel.
[[#Verse 20.]]Ā He has not done so with any other nation;
they are not aware of his regulations.
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."
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- 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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- Romans 5 and Genesis 3
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## š Devotional Reflection
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