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The Lord (A)lifts up the humble;[a]
    he casts the wicked to the ground.
(B)Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
    make melody to our God on (C)the lyre!
He covers the heavens with clouds;
    he prepares (D)rain for the earth;
    he makes (E)grass grow on the hills.

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  1. Psalm 147:6 Or afflicted

The Lord sustains the humble(A)
    but casts the wicked(B) to the ground.

Sing to the Lord(C) with grateful praise;(D)
    make music(E) to our God on the harp.(F)

He covers the sky with clouds;(G)
    he supplies the earth with rain(H)
    and makes grass grow(I) on the hills.

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