- Let everything that breathes
offer praise to the Lord.
Alleluia. - In my distress I called out to the Lord;
he answered by setting me free. - Alleluia.
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his precepts. - Sing to God, sing praise to his name;
exalt him who rides upon the clouds.
Rejoice in the presence of this God
whose name is the Lord.
The Father of orphans and the defender of widows:
such is God in his holy dwelling place. - The law of the Lord is perfect,
affording refreshment to the soul.
The decree of the Lord is worthy of trust,
imparting wisdom to the simple. - The precepts of the Lord are right,
causing the heart to rejoice.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving light to the eyes. - Set me as a seal on your heart,
as a seal upon your arm.
For love is as strong as death,
and ardor is as relentless as the netherworld.
Its flames are flashes of fire,
an unending blaze. - Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth. - For the word of the Lord is true,
and he is faithful in everything he does. - The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. - O Lord, grant us salvation.
O Lord, grant us success.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
We bless you from the house of the Lord. - The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their cry. - Arise and shine forth, for your light has come
and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. - The name of the Lord is a tower of strength;
the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. - There is only one thing I ask of the Lord,
just one thing I seek:
to dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
so that I may enjoy the beauty of the Lord
and gaze on his temple. - The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it,
the world and all who live in it. - Many are the plans in a human mind,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. - Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. - The heavens were made by the word of the Lord,
and all their host by the breath of his mouth. - The face of the Lord is turned against those who do evil,
to erase all memory of them from the earth. - But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those who trust in his kindness. - This is the Lord’s message to Zerubbabel: Not by force, nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.
- The way of God is blameless,
and the Lord’s promise proves true;
he is a shield to all
who flee to him for safety. - The way of God is blameless;
the Lord’s promise has proved true.
He is a shield to all
who take refuge in him. - Only goodness and kindness will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever and ever.
Seek the Lord,
all you humble of the land
who obey his commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
then perhaps you may find shelter
on the day of the Lord’s anger.And if one should fall,
his companion will help him up.
How pathetic is the man who is alone and falls
and has no one to assist him to his feet. And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good works. Do not neglect to attend your assemblies, as some do, but rather encourage one another, especially since you can see the Day approaching.Next verse!With image