1 I said:I will praise the eternal God,who rules forever.
2 God punishes and shows mercy;he can send people downto the world of the dead,or rescue themfrom great destruction.No one can escape his power.
3 People of Israel,God scattered youamong the nations,so tell them about him.
4 He has shown you his greatness.And while everyone listens,you should praise him,because he will forever beour Lord and God and Father.
5 He will punish you if you sin,but then he will have mercyand gather you from the nationswhere you are scattered.
6 If you turn to Godwith all your heartand are faithful to him,he will turn to you once again;no longer will he refuseto help you.Shout praises to him,because he has been so kindand faithful to you,and he will rule as king forever!I must live far from my country,but I will still praise Godand tell this nation of sinnershow great and powerful he is.I will say, “Turn from your sins,and obey God.Who knows?Maybe God will be kindand have mercy on you.”