2 Praise the LORD with harp sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings

3 Sing unto him a new song play skilfully with a loud noise

4 For the word of the LORD is right and all his works are done in truth

5 He loveth righteousness and judgment the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD

6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth

7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap he layeth up the depth in storehouses

8 Let all the earth fear the LORD let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him

9 For he spake and it was done he commanded and it stood fast

10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought he maketh the devices of the people of none effect

11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever the thoughts of his heart to all generations

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance

13 The LORD looketh from heaven he beholdeth all the sons of men

14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth

15 He fashioneth their hearts alike he considereth all their works

16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host a mighty man is not delivered by much strength

17 An horse is a vain thing for safety neither shall he deliver any by his great strength

18 Behold the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him upon them that hope in his mercy

19 To deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine

20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD he is our help and our shield

21 For our heart shall rejoice in him because we have trusted in his holy name

22 Let thy mercy O LORD be upon us according as we hope in thee