1 O God, it is right for us to praise you in Zionand keep our promises to you,
2 because you answer prayers.People everywhere will come to you
3 on account of their sins.Our faults defeat us,but you forgive them.
4 Happy are those whom you choose,whom you bring to live in your sanctuary.We shall be satisfied with the good things of your house,the blessings of your sacred Temple.
5 You answer us by giving us victory,and you do wonderful things to save us.People all over the worldand across the distant seas trust in you.
6 You set the mountains in place by your strength,showing your mighty power.
7 You calm the roar of the seasand the noise of the waves;you calm the uproar of the peoples.
8 The whole world stands in aweof the great things that you have done.Your deeds bring shouts of joyfrom one end of the earth to the other.
9 You show your care for the land by sending rain;you make it rich and fertile.You fill the streams with water;you provide the earth with crops.This is how you do it:
10 you send abundant rain on the plowed fieldsand soak them with water;you soften the soil with showersand cause the young plants to grow.
11 What a rich harvest your goodness provides!Wherever you go there is plenty.
12 The pastures are filled with flocks;the hillsides are full of joy.
13 The fields are covered with sheep;the valleys are full of wheat.Everything shouts and sings for joy.