Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.

B

2 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.

C

4 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

D

5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,

C'

6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

B'

7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children.

A'

Praise ye the Lord.