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What this scripture tells us about God
What this scripture tells us to do
I give you thanks, O Lord and King, and praise you, O God my Savior.
I give thanks to your name,2for you have been my protector and helper
and have delivered me from destruction and from the trap laid by a slanderous tongue, from lips that fabricate lies.
In the face of my adversaries you have been my helper 3 and delivered me, in the greatness of your mercyand of your name,
from grinding teeth about to devour me, from the hand of those seeking my life, from the many troubles I endured,4 from choking fire on every side, and from the midst of fire that I had not kindled,5 from the deep belly of Hades, from an unclean tongue and lying words—6 the slander of an unrighteous tongue to the king.
My soul drew near to death, and my life was on the brink of Hades below.7 They surrounded me on every side, and there was no one to help me;
I looked for human assistance, and there was none.8 Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord, and your kindness from of old,
for you rescue those who wait for you and save them from the hand of their enemies.9 And I sent up my prayer from the earth, and begged for rescue from death.10 I cried out, “Lord, you are my Father; do not forsake me in the days of trouble, when there is no help against the proud.11 I will praise your name continually, and will sing hymns of thanksgiving.”
My prayer was heard,12for you saved me from destruction and rescued me in time of trouble.
For this reason I thank you and praise you, and I bless the name of the Lord.
I give thanks to your name,2for you have been my protector and helper
and have delivered me from destruction and from the trap laid by a slanderous tongue, from lips that fabricate lies.
In the face of my adversaries you have been my helper 3 and delivered me, in the greatness of your mercyand of your name,
from grinding teeth about to devour me, from the hand of those seeking my life, from the many troubles I endured,4 from choking fire on every side, and from the midst of fire that I had not kindled,5 from the deep belly of Hades, from an unclean tongue and lying words—6 the slander of an unrighteous tongue to the king.
My soul drew near to death, and my life was on the brink of Hades below.7 They surrounded me on every side, and there was no one to help me;
I looked for human assistance, and there was none.8 Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord, and your kindness from of old,
for you rescue those who wait for you and save them from the hand of their enemies.9 And I sent up my prayer from the earth, and begged for rescue from death.10 I cried out, “Lord, you are my Father; do not forsake me in the days of trouble, when there is no help against the proud.11 I will praise your name continually, and will sing hymns of thanksgiving.”
My prayer was heard,12for you saved me from destruction and rescued me in time of trouble.
For this reason I thank you and praise you, and I bless the name of the Lord.
Heb adds:
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the God of praises,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the guardian of Israel,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to him who formed all things,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the redeemer of Israel,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to him who gathers the dispersed of Israel,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to him who rebuilt his city and his sanctuary,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to him who makes a horn to sprout for the house of David,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to him who has chosen the sons of Zadok to be priests,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the shield of Abraham,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the rock of Isaac,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the mighty one of Jacob,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to him who has chosen Zion,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Give thanks to the King of the kings of kings,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
for his steadfast love endures forever;
He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his loyal ones.
praise for all his loyal ones.
For the children of Israel, the people close to him.
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Autobiographical Poem on Wisdom
13 While I was still young, before I went on my travels, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.14 Before the temple I asked for her, and I will search for her until the end.
15 From the first blossom to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her;
my foot walked on the straight path; from my youth I followed her steps.
my foot walked on the straight path; from my youth I followed her steps.
16 I inclined my ear a little and received her, and I found for myself much instruction.17 I made progress in her; to him who gives wisdomI will give glory.
18 For I resolved to live according to wisdom, and I waszealous for the good, and I shall never be disappointed.19 My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict;
I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.20 I directed my soul to her, and in purity I found her.
With her I gained understanding from the first; therefore I will never be forsaken.21 My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.22 The Lord gave me my tongue as a reward, and I will praise him with it.
23 Draw near to me, you who are uneducated, and lodge in the house of instruction.24 Why do you say you are lacking in these things, and why do you endure such great thirst?25 I opened my mouth and said, Acquire wisdom for yourselves without money.
26 Put your neck under her yoke, and let your souls receive instruction; it is to be found close by.
27 See with your own eyes that I have labored but little and found for myself much serenity.28 Hear but a little of my instruction, and through me you will acquire silver and gold.
29 May your soul rejoice in God’s mercy, and may you never be ashamed to praise him.30 Do your work in good time, and in his own time God will give you your reward.
What this scripture tells us about God
you have been my protector and helper
have delivered me from destruction
In the face of my adversaries
you have been my helper 3 and delivered me,
the greatness of your mercy
have delivered me from destruction
In the face of my adversaries
you have been my helper 3 and delivered me,
the greatness of your mercy
your mercy, O Lord,
your kindness from of old,
you rescue those who wait for you
and save them from the hand of their enemies.
Lord, you are my Father;
not forsake me in the days of trouble,
My prayer was heard,
you saved me from destruction
rescued me in time of trouble.
your kindness from of old,
you rescue those who wait for you
and save them from the hand of their enemies.
Lord, you are my Father;
not forsake me in the days of trouble,
My prayer was heard,
you saved me from destruction
rescued me in time of trouble.
he is good,for his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
the guardian of Israel
his steadfast love endures forever;
him who formed all things
his steadfast love endures forever;
the redeemer of Israel
his steadfast love endures forever
him who gathers the dispersed of Israel,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
him who rebuilt his city and his sanctuary,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
him who makes a horn to sprout for the house of David,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
the shield of Abraham,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
the rock of Isaac,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
the mighty one of Jacob,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
him who has chosen Zion,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
the King of the kings of kings,
his steadfast love endures forever;
his steadfast love endures forever;
He has raised up a horn for his people,
much instruction.
him who gives wisdom
him who gives wisdom
With her I gained understanding from the first;
I will never be forsaken.
My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.
The Lord gave me my tongue as a reward,
I will never be forsaken.
My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.
The Lord gave me my tongue as a reward,
it is to be found close by.
much serenity.
Hear but a little of my instruction, and through me you will acquire silver and gold.
Hear but a little of my instruction, and through me you will acquire silver and gold.
in his own time God will give you your reward.
What this scripture tells us to do.
give you thanks
praise you, O God my Savior.
give thanks to your name,
remembered your mercy
give thanks to your name,
remembered your mercy
sent up my prayer
begged for rescue
I cried out
praise your name continually,
sing hymns of thanksgiving.”
I thank you
sing hymns of thanksgiving.”
I thank you
praise you,
bless the name of the Lord.
bless the name of the Lord.
Give thanks to the Lord
Give thanks to the God of praises,
Give thanks to the guardian of Israel,
Give thanks to him who formed all things,
Give thanks to the redeemer of Israel,
Give thanks to him who gathers the dispersed of Israel,
Give thanks to him who rebuilt his city and his sanctuary,
Give thanks to him who makes a horn to sprout for the house of David,
Give thanks to him
Give thanks to the guardian of Israel,
Give thanks to him who formed all things,
Give thanks to the redeemer of Israel,
Give thanks to him who gathers the dispersed of Israel,
Give thanks to him who rebuilt his city and his sanctuary,
Give thanks to him who makes a horn to sprout for the house of David,
Give thanks to him
Give thanks to the shield of Abraham,
Give thanks to the rock of Isaac,
Give thanks to the mighty one of Jacob,
Give thanks to him who has chosen Zion,
Give thanks to the King of the kings of kings,
Give thanks to the rock of Isaac,
Give thanks to the mighty one of Jacob,
Give thanks to him who has chosen Zion,
Give thanks to the King of the kings of kings,
close to him
Praise the Lord!
sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
I asked for her,
search for her until the end.
I asked for her,
search for her until the end.
From the first blossom to the ripening grape
my heart delighted in her;
walked on the straight path;
followed her steps.
my heart delighted in her;
walked on the straight path;
followed her steps.
I inclined my ear
made progress in her
to him who gives wisdom I will give glory.
to him who gives wisdom I will give glory.
resolved to live according to wisdom,
zealous for the good,
My soul grappled with wisdom,
in my conduct I was strict;
zealous for the good,
My soul grappled with wisdom,
in my conduct I was strict;
spread out my hands to the heavens,
lamented my ignorance of her.
I directed my soul to her,
in purity
lamented my ignorance of her.
I directed my soul to her,
in purity
Draw near to me
lodge in the house of instruction
Acquire wisdom for yourselves without money.
Put your neck under her yoke,let your souls receive instruction;
rejoice in God’s mercy,
never be ashamed to praise him.
Do your work in good time,
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