[1] Shout praises to the LORD! You are his servants, so praise his name. [2] All who serve in the temple of the LORD our God, [3] come and shout praises. Praise the name of the LORD! He is kind and good. [4] He chose the family of Jacob and the people of Israel for his very own. [5] The LORD is much greater than any other god. [6] He does as he chooses in heaven and on earth and deep in the sea. [7] The LORD makes the clouds rise from far across the earth, and he makes lightning to go with the rain. Then from his secret place he sends out the wind. [8] The LORD killed the first-born of people and animals in the land of Egypt. [9] God used miracles and wonders to fight the king of Egypt and all of his officials. [10] He destroyed many nations and killed powerful kings, [11] including King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. He conquered every kingdom in the land of Canaan [12] and gave their property to his people Israel. [13] The name of the LORD will be remembered forever, and he will be famous for all time to come. [14] The LORD will bring justice and show mercy to all who serve him. [15] Idols of silver and gold are made and worshiped in other nations. [16] They have a mouth and eyes, but they can't speak or see. [17] They are completely deaf, and they can't breathe. [18] Everyone who makes idols and all who trust them will end up as helpless as their idols. [19] Everyone in Israel, come praise the LORD! All the family of Aaron [20] and all the tribe of Levi, come praise the LORD! All of his worshipers, come praise the LORD. [21] Praise the LORD from Zion! He lives here in Jerusalem. Shout praises to the LORD!
