1Praise the Lord! Praise him, servants of the Lord! Praise the Lord as he is!113:1. “As he is!” literally, “name,” but this word in Hebrew means far more than simply an appellation, “name” is indicative of nature and character. Also in verses 2 and 3.
2Let the Lord's nature be praised, now and forever.
3Let everyone everywhere, from the east to the west,113:3. Or “from sunrise to sunset.” praise the Lord as he is!
4The Lord rules supreme over all nations; his glory extends higher than the heavens.
5Who is like the Lord our God? He is the one who lives on high, seated on his throne.
6He has to stoop low to look down on the heavens and the earth.
7He helps the poor up from the dust; he lifts the needy from the dump.
8He gives them positions of honor113:8. “Gives them positions of honor”: literally, “makes them sit.” together with important leaders,113:8. “Important leaders”: literally, “princes.” with leaders of his own people.
9He makes the childless woman happy in her home by giving her children. Praise the Lord!