[1] Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good, and his love is eternal. [2] Let the people of Israel say, "His love is eternal." [3] Let the priests of God say, "His love is eternal." [4] Let all who worship him say, "His love is eternal." [5] In my distress I called to the LORD; he answered me and set me free. [6] The LORD is with me, I will not be afraid; what can anyone do to me? [7] It is the LORD who helps me, and I will see my enemies defeated. [8] It is better to trust in the LORD than to depend on people. [9] It is better to trust in the LORD than to depend on human leaders. [10] Many enemies were around me; but I destroyed them by the power of the LORD! [11] They were around me on every side; but I destroyed them by the power of the LORD! [12] They swarmed around me like bees, but they burned out as quickly as a brush fire; by the power of the LORD I destroyed them. [13] I was fiercely attacked and was being defeated, but the LORD helped me. [14] The LORD makes me powerful and strong; he has saved me. [15] Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God's people: "The LORD's mighty power has done it! [16] His power has brought us victory- his mighty power in battle!" [17] I will not die; instead, I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done. [18] He has punished me severely, but he has not let me die. [19] Open to me the gates of the Temple; I will go in and give thanks to the LORD! [20] This is the gate of the LORD; only the righteous can come in. [21] I praise you, LORD, because you heard me, because you have given me victory. [22] The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. [23] This was done by the LORD; what a wonderful sight it is! [24] This is the day of the LORD's victory; let us be happy, let us celebrate! [25] Save us, LORD, save us! Give us success, O LORD! [26] May God bless the one who comes in the name of the LORD! From the Temple of the LORD we bless you. [27] The LORD is God; he has been good to us. With branches in your hands, start the festival and march around the altar. [28] You are my God, and I give you thanks; I will proclaim your greatness. [29] Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good, and his love is eternal.
