GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.