1 P raise the Lord! Praise Him, O you who serve the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord.

2 L et the name of the Lord be honored, now and forever.

3 T he name of the Lord is to be praised from the time the sun rises to when it sets.

4 T he Lord is high above all nations. His shining-greatness is above the heavens.

5 W ho is like the Lord our God? He sits on His throne on high.

6 H e looks down upon the heavens and the earth.

7 H e raises the poor from the dust. He lifts those in need from the ashes.

8 H e makes them sit with rulers, with the rulers of His people.

9 H e gives a home to the woman who could not give birth and makes her the mother of children. Praise the Lord!