[1] Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones; praise from the upright is beautiful. [2] Praise the LORD with the lyre; make music to him with a ten-stringed harp. [3] Sing a new song to him; play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout. [4] For the word of the LORD is right, and all his work is trustworthy. [5] He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the LORD's unfailing love. [6] The heavens were made by the word of the LORD, and all the stars, by the breath of his mouth. [7] He gathers the water of the sea into a heap; he puts the depths into storehouses. [8] Let the whole earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. [9] For he spoke, and it came into being; he commanded, and it came into existence. [10] The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations; he thwarts the plans of the peoples. [11] The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart from generation to generation. [12] Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD- the people he has chosen to be his own possession! [13] The LORD looks down from heaven; he observes everyone. [14] He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth from his dwelling place. [15] He forms the hearts of them all; he considers all their works. [16] A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be rescued by great strength. [17] The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power. [18] But look, the LORD keeps his eye on those who fear him- those who depend on his faithful love [19] to rescue them from death and to keep them alive in famine. [20] We wait for the LORD; he is our help and shield. [21] For our hearts rejoice in him because we trust in his holy name. [22] May your faithful love rest on us, LORD, for we put our hope in you.
