[1] Be glad in the Lord, O doers of righteousness; for praise is beautiful
for the upright. [2] Give praise to the Lord on the corded instrument; make
melody to him with instruments of music. [3] Make a new song to him;
playing expertly with a loud noise. [4] For the word of the Lord is
upright, and all his works are certain. [5] His delight is in righteousness
and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord. [6] By the word of
the Lord were the heavens made; and all the army of heaven by the breath of
his mouth. [7] He makes the waters of the sea come together in a mass; he
keeps the deep seas in store-houses. [8] Let the earth be full of the fear
of the Lord; let all the people of the world be in holy fear of him. [9]
For he gave the word, and it was done; by his order it was fixed for ever.
[10] The Lord undoes the designs of the nations; he makes the thoughts of
the peoples without effect. [11] The Lord's purpose is eternal, the designs
of his heart go on through all the generations of man. [12] Happy is the
nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he has taken for his
heritage. [13] The Lord is looking down from heaven; he sees all the sons
of men; [14] From his house he keeps watch on all who are living on the
earth; [15] He makes all their hearts; their works are clear to him. [16] A
king's salvation is not in the power of his army; a strong man does not get
free by his great strength. [17] A horse is a false hope; his great power
will not make any man free from danger. [18] See, the eye of the Lord is on
those in whose hearts is the fear of him, on those whose hope is in his
mercy; [19] To keep their souls from death; and to keep them living in time
of need. [20] Our souls are waiting for the Lord; he is our help and our
salvation. [21] For in him our hearts have joy; in his holy name is our
hope. [22] Let your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we are waiting for you.