1Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
2Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
3Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
4Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
5Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
6Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
7For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
8For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
9He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.33.5 goodness: or, mercy
10He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.33.5 goodness: or, mercy
11By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
12By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
13He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
14He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
15Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
16Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
17For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
18For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
19The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.33.10 bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate
20The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.33.10 bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate
21The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.33.11 to all…: Heb. to generation and generation
22The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.33.11 to all…: Heb. to generation and generation
23Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
24Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
25The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
26The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
27From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
28From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
29He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
30He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
31There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
32There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
33An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
34An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
35Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
36Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
37To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
38To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
39Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
40Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
41For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
42For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
43Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
44Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.