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“What shall I render unto the Lord For all His benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord, Yea, in the presence of all His people.”

Expression of gratitude and devotion to God for His benefits. This paragraph consists entirely of a biblical quotation expressing praise and vows to God.

“I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.”

Continuous praise and sweet meditation on God bring gladness. This paragraph consists entirely of a biblical quotation praising God.

“Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can show forth all His praise?”

Acknowledging the inability of humans to fully declare the mighty acts of God. This paragraph consists entirely of a rhetorical biblical quotation.

“Call upon His name; Make known among the peoples His doings. Sing unto Him, sing praises unto Him:” “Talk ye of all His wondrous works. Glory ye in His holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.”

Calling upon God's name and sharing His works brings joy to those who seek Him. This paragraph consists entirely of biblical quotations exhorting praise and proclamation.

“Because Thy loving-kindness is better than life, My lips shall praise Thee.... My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise Thee with joyful lips; When I remember Thee upon my bed, And meditate on Thee in the night watches. For Thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice.”

God's loving-kindness satisfies the soul, prompting night meditation and praise. This paragraph consists entirely of biblical verses reflecting on divine protection and satisfaction.

“In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me? Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank offerings unto Thee. For Thou hast delivered my soul from death: Hast Thou not delivered my feet from falling, That I may walk before God in the light of the living?”

Trust in God removes fear of man and acknowledges deliverance from death. This paragraph consists entirely of a biblical psalm expressing trust and deliverance.

“O Thou Holy One of Israel. My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto Thee; And my soul, which Thou hast redeemed. My tongue also shall talk of Thy righteousness all the day long.”

Rejoicing in the Holy One of Israel through song and continual testimony of His righteousness. This paragraph consists entirely of biblical verses dedicated to praise and redemption.