[1] Shout out to God, all the earth. Erupt with joy to the one True God! [2] Sing of the glory due His name! Offer Him the most magnificent praises! [3] Say to God, "All You have done is wondrous and causes fear! Your power is mighty, and Your enemies pretend to submit to You. [4] The entire earth will bow down to worship You and will sing glory-songs to You; they will sing praises to Your name! [pause] [5] Come and witness the True God's endless works. His miraculous deeds done on behalf of humanity inspire fear. [6] He transformed the sea into dry land; our people passed through the river on foot! Rejoice in Him; celebrate what He did there! [7] By His great might, He rules forever; His eyes watch over all the nations, so no one should go up against Him. [pause] [8] Everyone, bless our True God! Let praise-filled voices be heard near and far-at home and on foreign soil! [9] Praise the One who gives us life and keeps us safe, who does not allow us to stumble in the darkness. [10] For You have put us to the test, O God; You have refined us as silver is refined. [11] You trapped us with a snare; You have laid upon our backs a heavy burden. [12] You allowed us to be conquered and let our enemies run over us. We journeyed through dangers, through fire and flood, But You led us finally to a safe place, a land rich and abundant. [13] I will come into Your temple with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my promises to You- [14] The oaths that parted my lips and were promises my mouth freely made when I was suffering and in anguish. [15] I will bring You my sacrifices-plump beasts and the sweet smoke of consecrated rams- I will also offer You bulls and goats. [pause] [16] Come and listen, everyone who reveres the True God, and I will tell you what He has done for me. [17] I cried out to Him with my mouth, and I praised Him with my tongue. [18] If I entertain evil in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. [19] But surely God has heard me; He has paid attention to the urgency of my request. [20] May the True God be blessed, for He did not turn away from my prayer nor did He hold back His loyal love from me.
