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“Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey Your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths of Your instructions. I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide Your commandments from me! I am always overwhelmed with a desire for Your regulations. You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from Your commands are cursed. Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed Your laws. Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on Your decrees. Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.” (vv. 17-24) NLT

“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying Your word. I have tried hard to find You- don’t let me wander from Your commands. I have hidden Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. I praise You, O Lord; teach me Your decrees. I have recited aloud all the regulations You have given us. I have rejoiced in Your laws as much as in riches. I will study Your commandments and reflect on Your ways. I will delight in Your decrees and not forget Your word.” (vv. 9-16, NLT)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. “

“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes , the Lord is for me; He will help me.”

“Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in a thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory!

The stone the the builders reject has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

“The Lord is God shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind with cords on the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you!

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1, 5-7, 18-24,27-29, NLT)

“Praise the Lord!

Yes, give praise O servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever. Everywhere – from east to west – praise the name of the Lord. For the Lord is high above the nations; His glory is higher than the heavens.

Who can be compared to the Lord, our God, who is enthroned on high? He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth. He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, even the princes of His own people! He gives the childless woman a family, making her a happy mother.

Praise the Lord!”

“Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever.

Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil.

Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust in the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered. They will have influence and honor.

The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.”

“Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet His godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in Him should ponder them. Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. He causes us to remember His wonderful works. How gracious is our merciful Lord!”

“He has paid a full ransom for His people. He has guaranteed His covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name He has! Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey His commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise Him forever!”(Psalm 111: 1-5, 9-10, NLT)

(A song, A psalm of David)

“My heart is confident in You, O God; no wonder I can sing Your praises with all my heart! Wake up, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. I will thank You, O Lord, among all the people. I will sing Your praises among the nations. For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens. You faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May Your glory shine all over the earth.” (Psalm 108: 1-5, NLT)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others He has redeemed you from your enemies.”

“Some went off to sea in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. They, too, observed the Lord’s power in action, , His impressive works on the deepest seas. He spoke and the winds rose, stirring up the waves. Their ships were tossed into the heavens and plunged again into the depths; the sailers cringed in terror. They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wit’s end. ‘Lord help!’ they cried in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as He brought them safely into harbor! Let them praise the wonderful things He has done for them. Let them exalt Him publicly before the congregation and the before the leaders of the nation.”

“Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.” (Psalm 107: 1-2, 23-32, 43, NLT)

“Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His faithfulness endures forever. Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise Him enough? There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.

Remember me, Lord, when You show favor to Your people; come near and rescue me. Let me share in the prosperity of Your chosen ones. Let me rejoice for Your people; let me praise You with those who are Your heritage.” (Psalm 106: 1-5, NLT)

“Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done. Sing to Him, yes, sing His praises. Tell everyone about His wonderful deeds. Exult in His holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him. Remember the wonders He has performed, His miracles, and the rulings He has given, you children of His servant Abraham, You descendants of Jacob, His chosen ones.” (Psalm 105: 1-6 NLT)