[1] Everything on earth, shout with joy to God! [2] Praise his glorious name! Honor him with songs of praise! [3] Tell God, "Your works are wonderful! Your great power makes your enemies bow down in fear before you. [4] Let the whole world worship you. Let everyone sing praises to your name." Selah [5] Look at what God has done! These things amaze us. [6] He changed the sea to dry land, and his people went across the water on foot. So let's celebrate because of what he has done! [7] He rules the world with his great power. He watches people everywhere. No one can rebel against him. Selah [8] People, praise our God. Sing loud songs of praise to him. [9] He continues to give us life, and he keeps us from falling. [10] God, you have tested us, as people test silver with fire. [11] You let us be trapped. You put heavy burdens on us. [12] You let our enemies run over us. We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a safe place. [13] So I bring sacrifices to your Temple. When I was in trouble, I asked for help and made promises to you. Now I am giving you what I promised. [15] I bring my best sheep as burnt offerings. I offer the smoke from them up to you. I give you sacrifices of bulls and goats. Selah [16] All you people who worship God, come and I will tell you what he has done for me. [17] I cried out to him for help, and I praised him. If I had been hiding sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened to me. [19] But God did listen to me; he heard my prayer. [20] Praise God! He did not turn away from me-he listened to my prayer. He continues to show his love to me!
