[1] Praise the LORD because he is good! His faithful love will last forever! [2] Israel, say it: "His faithful love will last forever!" [3] Aaron's family, say it: "His faithful love will last forever!" [4] You people worshiping the LORD, say it: "His faithful love will last forever!" [5] I was in trouble, so I called to the LORD for help. The LORD answered and made me free. [6] The LORD is with me, so I will not be afraid. No one on earth can do anything to harm me. [7] The LORD is my helper. I will see my enemies defeated. [8] It is better to trust in the LORD than to trust in people. [9] It is better to trust in the LORD than to trust in great leaders. [10] Many enemies surrounded me, but with the LORD's power I defeated them. [11] They surrounded me again and again, but I defeated them with the LORD's power. [12] They surrounded me like a swarm of bees, but they were quickly destroyed like a fast-burning bush. I defeated them with the LORD's power. [13] My enemy attacked me and almost destroyed me, but the LORD helped me. [14] The LORD is my strength and my reason for singing. He saved me! [15] You can hear the victory celebration in the homes of those who live right. The LORD has shown his great power again! [16] The LORD's arm is raised in victory. The LORD has shown his great power again. [17] I will live and not die, and I will tell what the LORD has done. [18] The LORD punished me, but he did not let me die. [19] Gates of goodness, open for me, and I will come in and worship the LORD. [20] Those are the LORD's gates, and only good people can go through them. [21] Lord, I thank you for answering my prayer. I thank you for saving me. [22] The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone. [23] The LORD made this happen, and we think it is wonderful! [24] This is the day the LORD has made. Let us rejoice and be happy today! [25] The people say, "Praise the LORD! The LORD saved us! [26] Welcome to the one who comes in the name of the LORD." The priests answer, "We welcome you to the LORD's house! [27] The LORD is God, and he accepts us. Tie up the lamb for the sacrifice and carry it to the horns of the altar." [28] Lord, you are my God, and I thank you. My God, I praise you! [29] Praise the LORD because he is good. His faithful love will last forever.
