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Psalms 135 (CEV)

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¹ Shout praises to the LORD! You are his servants, so praise his name. ² All who serve in the temple of the LORD our God, ³ come and shout praises. Praise the name of the LORD! He is kind and good. ⁴ He chose the family of Jacob and the people of Israel for his very own. ⁵ The LORD is much greater than any other god. ⁶ He does as he chooses in heaven and on earth and deep in the sea. ⁷ The LORD makes the clouds rise from far across the earth, and he makes lightning to go with the rain. Then from his secret place he sends out the wind. ⁸ The LORD killed the first-born of people and animals in the land of Egypt. ⁹ God used miracles and wonders to fight the king of Egypt and all of his officials. ¹⁰ He destroyed many nations and killed powerful kings, ¹¹ including King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. He conquered every kingdom in the land of Canaan ¹² and gave their property to his people Israel. ¹³ The name of the LORD will be remembered forever, and he will be famous for all time to come. ¹⁴ The LORD will bring justice and show mercy to all who serve him. ¹⁵ Idols of silver and gold are made and worshiped in other nations. ¹⁶ They have a mouth and eyes, but they can't speak or see. ¹⁷ They are completely deaf, and they can't breathe. ¹⁸ Everyone who makes idols and all who trust them will end up as helpless as their idols. ¹⁹ Everyone in Israel, come praise the LORD! All the family of Aaron ²⁰ and all the tribe of Levi, come praise the LORD! All of his worshipers, come praise the LORD. ²¹ Praise the LORD from Zion! He lives here in Jerusalem. Shout praises to the LORD!