[1] Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. [2] Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. [3] Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. [4] For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy. [5] The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion. [6] By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. [7] He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. [8] Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. [9] For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. [10] The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. [11] The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. [12] Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! [13] The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. [14] From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. [15] He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. [16] No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. [17] A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. [18] Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion [19] to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. [20] Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. [21] For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name. [22] May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
