6 Blessed be the Lord!For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;my heart exults,and with my song I give thanks to him.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people;he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
9 Oh, save your people and bless your heritage! Be their shepherd and carry them forever.