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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 8, Verse 9

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8
The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, [and whatsoever] passeth through the paths of the seas.
King James Version
O LORD our Lord, how excellent [is] thy name in all the earth!
American Standard Version
O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth!
New English Translation
O LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!
World English Bible
Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Death of the Son." A Psalm by David.
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To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise [thee], O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
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I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
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When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
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For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
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Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
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O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
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But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
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And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
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The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
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And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.