[1] Praise the LORD! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting! [2] The LORD is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel. [3] He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. [4] He counts the stars and calls them all by name. [5] How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! [6] The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust. [7] Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God with a harp. [8] He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures. [9] He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. [10] He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. [11] No, the LORD's delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. [12] Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! [13] For he has strengthened the bars of your gates and blessed your children within your walls. [14] He sends peace across your nation and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat. [15] He sends his orders to the world- how swiftly his word flies! [16] He sends the snow like white wool; he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes. [17] He hurls the hail like stones. Who can stand against his freezing cold? [18] Then, at his command, it all melts. He sends his winds, and the ice thaws. [19] He has revealed his words to Jacob, his decrees and regulations to Israel. [20] He has not done this for any other nation; they do not know his regulations. Praise the LORD!
