[1] We don't deserve praise! The LORD alone deserves all of the praise, because of his love and faithfulness. [2] Why should the nations ask, "Where is your God?" [3] Our God is in the heavens, doing as he chooses. [4] The idols of the nations are made of silver and gold. [5] They have a mouth and eyes, but they can't speak or see. [6] Their ears can't hear, and their noses can't smell. [7] Their hands have no feeling, their legs don't move, and they can't make a sound. [8] Everyone who made the idols and all who trust them are just as helpless as those useless gods. [9] People of Israel, you must trust the LORD to help and protect you. [10] Family of Aaron the priest, you must trust the LORD to help and protect you. [11] All of you worship the LORD, so you must trust him to help and protect you. [12] The LORD will not forget to give us his blessing; he will bless all of Israel and the family of Aaron. [13] All who worship the LORD, no matter who they are, will receive his blessing. [14] I pray that the LORD will let your family and your descendants always grow strong. [15] May the LORD who created the heavens and the earth give you his blessing. [16] The LORD has kept the heavens for himself, but he has given the earth to us humans. [17] The dead are silent and cannot praise the LORD, [18] but we will praise him now and forevermore. Shout praises to the LORD!
