1Rejoice in the LORD , O ye righteous : for praise is comely for the upright . 2Praise the LORD with harp : sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings . 3Sing unto him a new song ; play skilfully with a loud noise .
The Word of the Lord
4For the word of the LORD is right ; and all his works are done in truth . 5He loveth righteousness and judgment : the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD . 6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made ; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth . 7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap : he layeth up the depth in storehouses . 8Let all the earth fear the LORD : let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 9For he spake , and it was done; he commanded , and it stood fast .
God's Sovereignty Over Nations
10The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought : he maketh the devices of the people of none effect . 11The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever , the thoughts of his heart to all generations . 12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD ; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance . 13The LORD looketh from heaven ; he beholdeth all the sons of men . 14From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth . 15He fashioneth their hearts alike ; he considereth all their works . 16There is no king saved by the multitude of an host : a mighty man is not delivered by much strength . 17An horse is a vain thing for safety : neither shall he deliver any by his great strength .
The Blessedness of the People of God
18Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy ; 19To deliver their soul from death , and to keep them alive in famine . 20Our soul waiteth for the LORD : he is our help and our shield . 21For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name . 22Let thy mercy , O LORD , be upon us, according as we hope in thee.