1 I bless God every chance I get;my lungs expand with his praise.
2 I live and breathe God;if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy:
3 Join me in spreading the news;together let’s get the word out.
4 God met me more than halfway,he freed me from my anxious fears.
5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile.Never hide your feelings from him.
6 When I was desperate, I called out,and God got me out of a tight spot.
7 God’s angel sets up a circleof protection around us while we pray.
8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good God is.Blessed are you who run to him.
9 Worship God if you want the best;worship opens doors to all his goodness.
10 Young lions on the prowl get hungry,but God-seekers are full of God.
11 Come, children, listen closely;I’ll give you a lesson in God worship.
12 Who out there has a lust for life?Can’t wait each day to come upon beauty?
13 Guard your tongue from profanity,and no more lying through your teeth.
14 Turn your back on sin; do something good.Embrace peace—don’t let it get away!
15 God keeps an eye on his friends,his ears pick up every moan and groan.
16 God won’t put up with rebels;he’ll cull them from the pack.
17 Is anyone crying for help? God is listening,ready to rescue you.
18 If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there;if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.
19 Disciples so often get into trouble;still, God is there every time.
20 He’s your bodyguard, shielding every bone;not even a finger gets broken.
21 The wicked commit slow suicide;they waste their lives hating the good.
22 God pays for each slave’s freedom;no one who runs to him loses out.