[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 respect 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, so 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 a song. 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 through it. [21] LORD, I thank you for answering me. You have saved me. [22] The stone that the builders rejected 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.
