1 To the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! |
2 Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. |
3 Say to God, "How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. |
4 All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name." Selah |
5 Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. |
6 He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. |
7 He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah |
8 Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, |
9 Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved. |
10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. |
11 You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. |
12 You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment. |
13 I will go into Your house with burnt offerings; I will pay You my vows, |
14 Which my lips have uttered And my mouth has spoken when I was in trouble. |
15 I will offer You burnt sacrifices of fat animals, With the sweet aroma of rams; I will offer bulls with goats. Selah |
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul. |
17 I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue. |
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear. |
19 But certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer. |
20 Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His mercy from me! |