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Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
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“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”

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King James Bible — Psalm 100:4
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1611
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King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
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Gratitude is expressed actively through thanksgiving and praise, turning appreciation into a deliberate practice rather than a private feeling alone.

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Psalm 100:4 in the King James Version; thanksgiving is presented as the posture for entering worship.

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GratitudeHappinessJoyPositive Quotes About a Constructive OutlookFaithReligionSpiritualThank You
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