1 Shout praises to the Lord!With all that I am,I will shout his praises.
2 I will sing and praisethe Lord Godfor as long as I live.
3 You can't depend on anyone,not even a great leader.
4 Once they die and are buried,that will be the endof all their plans.
5 The Lord God of Jacob blesseseveryone who trusts himand depends on him.
6 God made heaven and earth;he created the seaand everything else.God always keeps his word.
7 He gives justice to the poorand food to the hungry.The Lord sets prisoners free
8 and heals blind eyes.He gives a helping handto everyone who falls.The Lord loves good people
9 and looks after strangers.He defends the rightsof orphans and widows,but destroys the wicked.
10 The Lord God of Zionwill rule for ever!Shout praises to the Lord!