[1] Lord, with all my heart I thank you. I will sing your praises before the armies of angels. [2] I face your Temple as I worship, giving thanks to you for all your loving-kindness and your faithfulness, for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. [3] When I pray, you answer me and encourage me by giving me the strength I need. [4] Every king in all the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for all of them shall hear your voice. [5] Yes, they shall sing about Jehovah's glorious ways, for his glory is very great. [6] Yet though he is so great, he respects the humble, but proud men must keep their distance. [7] Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will bring me safely through them. You will clench your fist against my angry enemies! Your power will save me. [8] The Lord will work out his plans for my life-for your loving-kindness, Lord, continues forever. Don't abandon me-for you made me.
