1 Shout praises to the Lord!You are his servants,so praise his name.
2 All who serve in the templeof the Lord our God,
3 come and shout praises.Praise the name of the Lord!He is kind and good.
4 He chose the family of Jacoband the people of Israelfor his very own.
5 The Lord is much greaterthan any other god.
6 He does as he choosesin heaven and on earthand deep in the sea.
7 The Lord makes the clouds risefrom far across the earth,and he makes lightningto go with the rain.Then from his secret placehe sends out the wind.
8 The Lord killed the first-bornof people and animalsin the land of Egypt.
9 God used miracles and wondersto fight the king of Egyptand all of his officials.
10 He destroyed many nationsand killed powerful kings,
11 including King Sihonof the Amoritesand King Og of Bashan.He conquered every kingdomin the land of Canaan
12 and gave their propertyto his people Israel.
13 The name of the Lordwill be remembered forever,and he will be famousfor all time to come.
14 The Lord will bring justiceand show mercy to allwho serve him.
15 Idols of silver and goldare made and worshipedin other nations.
16 They have a mouth and eyes,but they can't speak or see.
17 They are completely deaf,and they can't breathe.
18 Everyone who makes idolsand all who trust themwill end up as helplessas their idols.
19 Everyone in Israel,come praise the Lord!All the family of Aaron
20 and all the tribe of Levi,come praise the Lord!All of his worshipers,come praise the Lord.
21 Praise the Lord from Zion!He lives here in Jerusalem.Shout praises to the Lord!