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1 To the director: On the gittith. One of Asaph's songs. Be happy and sing to God, our strength. Shout with joy to the God of Jacob.

2 Begin the music. Play the tambourines. Play the pleasant harps and lyres.

3 Blow the ram's horn at the time of the new moon and at the time of the full moon, when our festival begins.

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4 This is the law for the people of Israel. The God of Jacob gave the command.

5 God made this agreement with Joseph's people, when he led them out of Egypt. In a language we didn't understand, God said,

6 "I took the load from your shoulder. I let you drop the worker's basket.

7 When you were in trouble, you called for help, and I set you free. I was hidden in the storm clouds, and I answered you. I tested you by the water at Meribah. " Selah

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8 "My people, I am warning you. Israel, listen to me!

9 Don't worship any of the false gods that the foreigners worship.

10 I, the Lord, am your God. I brought you out of Egypt. Israel, open your mouth, and I will feed you.

11 "But my people did not listen to me. Israel did not obey me.

12 So I let them go their own stubborn way and do whatever they wanted.

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13 If my people would listen to me and live the way I want,

14 then I would defeat their enemies. I would punish those who cause them trouble.

15 Those who hate the Lord would shake with fear. They would be punished forever.

16 I would give the best wheat to my people. I would give them the purest honey, until they were satisfied."

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