[1] It does not belong to us, Lord. The praise belongs to you because of your love and loyalty. [2] Why do the nations ask, "Where is their God?" [3] Our God is in heaven. He does what he wants. [4] Their idols are made of silver and gold. They are made by human hands. [5] They have mouths, but they cannot speak. They have eyes, but they cannot see. [6] They have ears, but they cannot hear. They have noses, but they cannot smell. [7] They have hands, but they cannot feel. They have feet, but they cannot walk. And no sounds come from their throats. [8] The people who make idols and trust them are all like them. [9] Family of Israel, trust the Lord. He is your helper and your protection. [10] Family of Aaron, trust the Lord. He is your helper and your protection. [11] You people who fear the Lord should trust him. He is your helper and your protection. [12] The Lord remembers us and will bless us. He will bless the family of Israel. He will bless the family of Aaron. [13] The Lord will bless those who fear him, from the smallest to the greatest. [14] May the Lord give you many children. And may he give them children also. [15] May the Lord bless you. He made heaven and earth. [16] Heaven belongs to the Lord. But he gave the earth to people. [17] Dead people do not praise the Lord. Those in the grave are silent. [18] But we will praise the Lord now and forever. Praise the Lord!
