May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!

None can compare to you among the gods, O Lord! Your exploits are incomparable!

They quickly forgot what he had done; they did not wait for his instructions.

They mixed in with the nations and learned their ways.

They were defiled by their deeds, and unfaithful in their actions.

Let them present thank offerings, and loudly proclaim what he has done!

They witnessed the acts of the Lord, his amazing feats on the deep water.

The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

Their idols are made of silver and gold – they are man-made.

One generation will praise your deeds to another, and tell about your mighty acts!

All he has made will give thanks to the Lord. Your loyal followers will praise you.

you appoint them to rule over your creation; you have placed everything under their authority,

For the Lord’s decrees are just, and everything he does is fair.

He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.

For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.

How great are your works, O Lord! Your plans are very intricate!

In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.

He waters the mountains from the upper rooms of his palace; the earth is full of the fruit you cause to grow.

May the splendor of the Lord endure! May the Lord find pleasure in the living things he has made!

He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.