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For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand.

And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.

Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.

And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.

And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.

There is a league between me and thee, as there was between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold; go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king"s house, and sent to Benhadad king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.

And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;

And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,

And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:

So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day"s work required:

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.