1Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: 2Sing forth the glory of his name : Make his praise glorious . 3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works ! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. 4All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name . [ Selah
God's Mighty Works
5Come , and see the works of God; He is terrible in his doing toward the children of men . 6He turned the sea into dry land ; They went through the river on foot : There did we rejoice in him . 7He ruleth by his might for ever ; His eyes observe the nations : Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. [ Selah
Reflections on Trials and Deliverance
8Oh bless our God, ye peoples , And make the voice of his praise to be heard ; 9Who holdeth our soul in life , And suffereth not our feet to be moved . 10For thou , O God, hast proved us : Thou hast tried us , as silver is tried . 11Thou broughtest us into the net ; Thou layedst a sore burden upon our loins . 12Thou didst cause men to ride over our heads ; We went through fire and through water ; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place .
A Personal Testimony of Praise
13I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows , 14Which my lips uttered , And my mouth spake , when I was in distress . 15I will offer unto thee burnt-offerings of fatlings , With the incense of rams ; I will offer bullocks with goats . [ Selah
Concluding Praise and Worship
16Come , and hear , all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul . 17I cried unto him with my mouth , And he was extolled with my tongue . 18If I regard iniquity in my heart , The Lord will not hear : 19But verily God hath heard ; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer . 20Blessed be God , Who hath not turned away my prayer , Nor his lovingkindness from me .