1Praise ye the LORD . Praise ye the name of the LORD ; praise him , O ye servants of the LORD . 2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD , in the courts of the house of our God , 3Praise the LORD ; for the LORD is good : sing praises unto his name ; for it is pleasant .
God's Sovereignty Over Idols
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure . 5For I know that the LORD is great , and that our Lord is above all gods . 6Whatsoever the LORD pleased , that did he in heaven , and in earth , in the seas , and all deep places . 7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth ; he maketh lightnings for the rain ; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries . 8Who smote the firstborn of Egypt , both of man and beast .
God's Mighty Acts
9Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt , upon Pharaoh , and upon all his servants . 10Who smote great nations , and slew mighty kings ; 11Sihon king of the Amorites , and Og king of Bashan , and all the kingdoms of Canaan : 12And gave their land for an heritage , an heritage unto Israel his people .
The Eternal Nature of God
13Thy name , O LORD , endureth for ever ; and thy memorial , O LORD , throughout all generations . 14For the LORD will judge his people , and he will repent himself concerning his servants . 15The idols of the heathen are silver and gold , the work of men’s hands . 16They have mouths , but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; 17They have ears , but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths . 18They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them. 19Bless the LORD , O house of Israel : bless the LORD , O house of Aaron : 20Bless the LORD , O house of Levi : ye that fear the LORD , bless the LORD . 21Blessed be the LORD out of Zion , which dwelleth at Jerusalem . Praise ye the LORD .