1 Shout praises to the Lord!Our God is kind,and it is right and goodto sing praises to him.
2 The Lord rebuilds Jerusalemand brings the people of Israelback home again.
3 He renews our hopesand heals our bodies.
4 He decided how many starsthere would be in the skyand gave each one a name.
5 Our Lord is great and powerful!He understands everything.
6 The Lord helps the poor,but he pulls the wickedto the ground.
7 Celebrate and sing!Play your harpsfor the Lord our God.