- 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.When my anxious thoughts multiplied,
your comfort filled my soul with joy.