His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

The nations’ idols are made of silver and gold, they are man-made.

The Lord is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.

The Lord is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does.

When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them!

For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

Say to God: “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you.

Praise the Lord, all that he has made, in all the regions of his kingdom! Praise the Lord, O my soul!

How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.

The Lord avenges me. O Lord, your loyal love endures. Do not abandon those whom you have made!

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

For the music director; according to the tune of “Lilies;” by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, “I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”