2 I want to praise the Lord throughout my life.I want to make music to praise my God as long as I live.
3 Do not trust influential people,mortals who cannot help you.
4 When they breathe their last breath, they return to the ground.On that day their plans come to an end.
5 Blessed are those who receive help from the God of Jacob.Their hope rests on the Lord their God,
6 who made heaven, earth,the sea, and everything in them.The Lord remains faithful forever.
7 He brings about justice for those who are oppressed.He gives food to those who are hungry.The Lord sets prisoners free.
8 The Lord gives sight to blind people.The Lord straightens ⌊the backs⌋ of those who are bent over.The Lord loves righteous people.