[1] Of David. Give praise to the Lord, O my soul; let everything in me give
praise to his holy name. [2] Give praise to the Lord, O my soul; let not
all his blessings go from your memory. [3] He has forgiveness for all your
sins; he takes away all your diseases; [4] He keeps back your life from
destruction, crowning you with mercy and grace. [5] He makes your mouth
full of good things, so that your strength is made new again like the
eagle's. [6] The Lord gives decisions in righteousness for all who are in
trouble. [7] He gave knowledge of his way to Moses, and made his acts clear
to the children of Israel. [8] The Lord is kind and full of pity, not
quickly made angry, but ever ready to have mercy. [9] His feeling will no
longer be bitter; he will not keep his wrath for ever. [10] He has not
given us the punishment for our sins, or the reward of our wrongdoing. [11]
For as the heaven is high over the earth, so great is his mercy to his
worshippers. [12] As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put
our sins from us. [13] As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord
has pity on his worshippers. [14] For he has knowledge of our feeble frame;
he sees that we are only dust. [15] As for man, his days are as grass: his
beautiful growth is like the flower of the field. [16] The wind goes over
it and it is gone; and its place sees it no longer. [17] But the mercy of
the Lord is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will
see his righteousness; [18] If they keep his agreement, and have his laws
in mind to do them. [19] The Lord has made ready his high seat in the
heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all. [20] Give praise to the Lord, you
his angels, who are great in strength, doing his orders, and waiting for
his voice. [21] Give praise to the Lord, all you his armies; and you his
servants who do his pleasure. [22] Give praise to the Lord, all his works,
in all places under his rule: give praise to the Lord, O my soul.