2 Let the name of the Lordbe praised now and for ever.
3 From dawn until sunsetthe name of the Lorddeserves to be praised.
4 The Lord is far aboveall the nations;he is more gloriousthan the heavens.
5 No one can comparewith the Lord our God.His throne is high above,
6 and he looks down to seethe heavens and the earth.
7 God lifts the poor and needyfrom dust and ashes,
8 and he lets them take partin ruling his people.