[1] Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, my soul! [2] I want to praise the LORD throughout my life. I want to make music to praise my God as long as I live. [3] Do not trust influential people, mortals who cannot help you. [4] When they breathe their last breath, they return to the ground. On that day their plans come to an end. [5] Blessed are those who receive help from the God of Jacob. Their hope rests on the LORD their God, [6] who made heaven, earth, the sea, and everything in them. The LORD remains faithful forever. [7] He brings about justice for those who are oppressed. He gives food to those who are hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free. [8] The LORD gives sight to blind people. The LORD straightens the backs of those who are bent over. The LORD loves righteous people. [9] The LORD protects foreigners. The LORD gives relief to orphans and widows. But he keeps wicked people from reaching their goal. [10] The LORD rules as king forever. Zion, your God rules throughout every generation. Hallelujah!
