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² Why shall <strong>the</strong> nations say, “Where now is <strong>the</strong>ir God?” ³ As for our<br />
God, he is in heaven; he has done whatsoever pleased him. 4 Their<br />
idols are silver and gold, even <strong>the</strong> work of human hands. 5 They have<br />
mouths, but <strong>the</strong>y speak not; eyes have <strong>the</strong>y, but <strong>the</strong>y see not.<br />
6<br />
They have ears, but <strong>the</strong>y hear not; noses have <strong>the</strong>y, but <strong>the</strong>y smell<br />
not. 7 They have hands, but <strong>the</strong>y feel not; feet have <strong>the</strong>y, but <strong>the</strong>y<br />
walk not; nei<strong>the</strong>r is <strong>the</strong>re any sound in <strong>the</strong>ir throat. 8 Those who make<br />
<strong>the</strong>m are like <strong>the</strong>m, and so are all who put <strong>the</strong>ir trust in <strong>the</strong>m. 9 But<br />
you, O house of Israel, trust in <strong>the</strong> Lord; he is <strong>the</strong>ir helper and<br />
defender. 10 You house of Aaron, put your trust in <strong>the</strong> Lord; he is <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
helper and defender. 11 You who fear <strong>the</strong> Lord, put your trust in <strong>the</strong><br />
Lord; he is <strong>the</strong>ir helper and defender. 12 The Lord has been mindful of<br />
us, and he shall bless us; he shall bless <strong>the</strong> house of Israel; he shall<br />
bless <strong>the</strong> house of Aaron; 13 He shall bless those who fear <strong>the</strong> Lord,<br />
both small and great toge<strong>the</strong>r. 14 The Lord shall increase you more<br />
and more, you and your children after you. 15 You are <strong>the</strong> blessed of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Lord, who has made heaven and earth. 16 The heavens are <strong>the</strong><br />
Lord’s; <strong>the</strong> earth has he given to <strong>the</strong> children of men. 17 The dead<br />
praise you not, O Lord, nei<strong>the</strong>r all those who go down into silence.<br />
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But we will praise <strong>the</strong> Lord, from this time forth for evermore.<br />
Praise <strong>the</strong> Lord.<br />
EVENING - Placing all cares in God’s hands<br />
PSALM 77 ~ 1 I will cry unto God <strong>with</strong> my voice; even unto God will I<br />
cry <strong>with</strong> my voice, and he shall hearken unto me. ² In <strong>the</strong> time of my<br />
trouble I sought <strong>the</strong> Lord; my hands were stretched out in <strong>the</strong> night<br />
<strong>with</strong>out rest; my soul refused comfort. ³ When I think upon God, I<br />
groan; when I ponder, my spirit grows faint. 4 You hold my eyelids<br />
open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak. 5 I consider <strong>the</strong> days of<br />
old; I call to remembrance <strong>the</strong> years that are past. 6 In <strong>the</strong> night I<br />
commune <strong>with</strong> my own heart; I meditate and search my spirit.<br />
7<br />
Will <strong>the</strong> Lord cast me off for ever, and will he no more show his<br />
favor? 8 Is his mercy gone for ever, and has his promise come utterly<br />
to an end for evermore? 9 Has God forgotten to be gracious, and will<br />
he <strong>with</strong>hold his loving-kindness in displeasure? 10 And I said, “Has his<br />
right hand become weak? Has <strong>the</strong> hand of <strong>the</strong> Most High lost its<br />
strength?” 11 I will remember <strong>the</strong> works of <strong>the</strong> Lord, and call to mind<br />
your wonders of old time. 12 I will think also of all your works,<br />
and my talk shall be of your deeds. 13 Your way, O God, is holy; who is<br />
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