the Lord: Psalms 76:1-2, Psalms 78:68-69; Isaiah 14:32; Hebrews 12:22
he hath desired: Psalms 48:1-3, Psalms 68:16, Psalms 87:2
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Psalms 132:13
Psalms 132:13
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