1 O praise the Lord, for he is good;his mercy lasteth ever.
2 Let those of Israel now say,His mercy faileth never.
3 Now let the house of Aaron say,His mercy lasteth ever.
4 Let those that fear the Lord now say,His mercy faileth never.
5 I in distress call'd on the Lord;the Lord did answer me:He in a large place did me set,from trouble made me free.
6 The mighty Lord is on my side,I will not be afraid;For any thing that man can doI shall not be dismay'd.
7 The Lord doth take my part with themthat help to succour me:Therefore on those that do me hateI my desire shall see.
8 Better it is to trust in Godthan trust in man's defence;
9 Better to trust in God than makeprinces our confidence.
10 The nations, joining all in one,did compass me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.
11 They compass'd me about; I say,they compass'd me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.
12 Like bees they compass'd me about;like unto thorns that flameThey quenched are: for them shall Idestroy in God's own name.
13 Thou sore hast thrust, that I might fall,but my Lord helped me.
14 God my salvation is become,my strength and song is he.
15 In dwellings of the righteousis heard the melodyOf joy and health: the Lord's right handdoth ever valiantly.
16 The right hand of the mighty Lordexalted is on high;The right hand of the mighty Lorddoth ever valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live,and shall the works of God discover.
18 The Lord hath me chastised sore,but not to death giv'n over.
19 O set ye open unto methe gates of righteousness;Then will I enter into them,and I the Lord will bless.
20 This is the gate of God, by itthe just shall enter in.
21 Thee will I praise, for thou me heard'stand hast my safety been.
22 That stone is made head corner-stone,which builders did despise:
23 This is the doing of the Lord,and wondrous in our eyes.
24 This is the day God made, in itwe'll joy triumphantly.
25 Save now, I pray thee, Lord; I pray,send now prosperity.
26 Blessed is he in God's great namethat cometh us to save:We, from the house which to the Lordpertains, you blessed have.
27 God is the Lord, who unto ushath made light to arise:Bind ye unto the altar's hornswith cords the sacrifice.
28 Thou art my God, I'll thee exalt;my God, I will thee praise.
29 Give thanks to God, for he is good:his mercy lasts always.