[1] A song to sing on the Lord's Day. It is good to say thank you to the Lord, to sing praises to the God who is above all gods. [2] Every morning tell him, "Thank you for your kindness," and every evening rejoice in all his faithfulness. [3] Sing his praises, accompanied by music from the harp and lute and lyre. [4] You have done so much for me, O Lord. No wonder I am glad! I sing for joy. [5] O Lord, what miracles you do! And how deep are your thoughts! [6] Unthinking people do not understand them! No fool can comprehend this: [7] that although the wicked flourish like weeds, there is only eternal destruction ahead of them. [8] But the Lord continues forever, exalted in the heavens, [9] while his enemies-all evildoers-shall be scattered. [10] But you have made me as strong as a wild bull. How refreshed I am by your blessings! [11] I have heard the doom of my enemies announced and seen them destroyed. [12] But the godly shall flourish like palm trees and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon. [13] For they are transplanted into the Lord's own garden and are under his personal care. [14] Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green. [15] This honors the Lord and exhibits his faithful care. He is my shelter. There is nothing but goodness in him!
