[1] Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness. [2] Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" [3] Our God is in heaven. He does whatever he pleases. [4] Their idols are made of silver and gold-they are man-made. [5] They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see, [6] ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell, [7] hands, but cannot touch, feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats. [8] Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them. [9] O Israel, trust in the LORD. He is their deliverer and protector. [10] O family of Aaron, trust in the LORD. He is their deliverer and protector. [11] You loyal followers of the LORD, trust in the LORD. He is their deliverer and protector. [12] The LORD takes notice of us; he will bless-he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron. [13] He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old. [14] May he increase your numbers, yours and your children's. [15] May you be blessed by the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth. [16] The heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind. [17] The dead do not praise the LORD, nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death. [18] But we will praise the LORD now and forevermore. Praise the LORD!
