[1] Praise the Eternal! Praise the Eternal, O my soul; [2] I will praise the Eternal for as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God as long as breath fills my lungs and blood flows through my veins. [3] Do not put your trust in the rulers of this world-kings and princes. Do not expect any rescue from mortal men. [4] As soon as their breath leaves them, they return to the earth; on that day, all of them perish- their dreams, their plans, and their memories. [5] Blessed are those whose help comes from the God of Jacob, whose hope is centered in the Eternal their God- [6] Who created the heavens, the earth, the seas, and all that lives within them; Who stays true and remains faithful forever; [7] Who works justice for those who are pressed down by the world, providing food for those who are hungry. The Eternal frees those who are imprisoned; [8] He makes the blind see. He lifts up those whose backs are bent in labor; He cherishes those who do what is right. [9] The Eternal looks after those who journey in a land not their own; He takes care of the orphan and the widow, but He frustrates the wicked along their way. [10] The Eternal will reign today, tomorrow, and forever. People of Zion, your God will rule forever over all generations. Praise the Eternal!
