7 For by his great power he rules forever.He watches every movement of the nations;let no rebel rise in defiance.Interlude
8 Let the whole world bless our Godand loudly sing his praises.
9 Our lives are in his hands,and he keeps our feet from stumbling.
10 You have tested us, O God;you have purified us like silver.
11 You captured us in your netand laid the burden of slavery on our backs.
12 Then you put a leader over us.We went through fire and flood,but you brought us to a place of great abundance.
13 Now I come to your Temple with burnt offeringsto fulfill the vows I made to you—