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Famous quotes containing the word psalm:

    Well I thy wisdom may adore,
    But never reach with earthy mind.
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm CXXXIX (Paraphrased by The Countess of Pembroke)

    O that men would Jehovah prayse
    For his great goodness then:
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm CVII (Bay Psalm Book)

    Then did they to Jehovah cry
    When they were in distress:
    And therupon he bringeth them
    Out of their anguishes.
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm CVII (Bay Psalm Book)