For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

The Lord laughs in disgust at them, for he knows that their day is coming.

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his loyal love endures.

For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail! Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking!

Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”

I will continually thank you when you execute judgment; I will rely on you, for your loyal followers know you are good.

All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.

Yes, in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes, or like one of the divisions of the nighttime.