[1] Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever. [2] Let the people of Israel say, "His love continues forever." [3] Let the family of Aaron say, "His love continues forever." [4] Let those who fear the Lord say, "His love continues forever." [5] I was in trouble. So I called to the Lord. The Lord answered me and set me free. [6] I will not be afraid because the Lord is with me. People can't do anything to me. [7] The Lord is with me to help me. I will see my enemies defeated. [8] It is better to trust the Lord than to trust people. [9] It is better to trust the Lord than to trust princes. [10] All the nations surrounded me. But I defeated them in the name of the Lord. [11] They surrounded me on every side. But with the Lord's power, I defeated them. [12] They surrounded me like a swarm of bees. But they died as quickly as thorns burn. By the Lord's power, I defeated them. [13] They chased me until I was almost defeated. But the Lord helped me. [14] The Lord gives me strength and makes me sing. He has saved me. [15] Shouts of joy and victory come from the tents of those who do right: "The Lord has done powerful things." [16] The power of the Lord has won the victory. With his power the Lord has done mighty things. [17] I will not die, but live. And I will tell what the Lord has done. [18] The Lord has taught me a hard lesson. But he did not let me die. [19] Open for me the Temple gates. Then I will come in and thank the Lord. [20] This is the Lord's gate. Only those who are good may enter it. [21] Lord, I thank you for answering me. You have saved me. [22] The stone that the builders did not want became the cornerstone. [23] The Lord did this, and it is wonderful to us. [24] This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad today! [25] Please, Lord, save us. Please, Lord, give us success. [26] God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless all of you from the Temple of the Lord. [27] The Lord is God. And he has shown kindness to us. With branches in your hands, join the feast. Come to the corners of the altar. [28] You are my God, and I will thank you. You are my God, and I will praise your greatness. [29] Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever.
