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12 My foot stands on level ground;[a]
    in assemblies I will bless the Lord.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 26:12 On level ground: in safety, where there is no danger of tripping and falling. In assemblies: at the Temple. Having walked around the altar, the symbol of God’s presence, the psalmist blesses God.

18 Then I will thank you in the great assembly;
    I will praise you before the mighty throng.(A)

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10 When I sing of your righteousness
    in a great assembly,
See, I do not restrain my lips;
    as you, Lord, know.(A)

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30 I will give fervent thanks to the Lord;
    before a crowd I will praise him.(A)

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Psalm 149[a]

Praise God with Song and Sword

Hallelujah!

Sing to the Lord a new song,
    his praise in the assembly of the faithful.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149 A hymn inviting the people of Israel to celebrate their God in song and festive dance (Ps 149:1–3, 5) because God has chosen them and given them victory (Ps 149:4). The exodus and conquest are the defining acts of Israel; the people must be ready to do again those acts in the future at the divine command (Ps 149:6–9).

50 Thus I will proclaim you, Lord, among the nations;
    I will sing the praises of your name.(A)

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12 saying:

“I will proclaim your name to my brothers,
    in the midst of the assembly I will praise you”;(A)

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