[1]A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright.[2]Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.[3]Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise.[4]For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness.[5]He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.[6]By the word of the Lord the heavens were established; and all the power of them by the spirit of his mouth:[7]Gathering together the waters of the sea, as in a vessel; laying up the depths in storehouses.[8]Let all the earth fear the Lord, and let all the inhabitants of the world be in awe of him.[9]For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created.[10]The Lord bringeth to naught the counsels of nations; and he rejecteth the devices of people, and casteth away the counsels of princes.[11]But the counsel of the Lord standeth for ever: the thoughts of his heart to all generations.[12]Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: the people whom he hath chosen for his inheritance.[13]The Lord hath looked from heaven: he hath beheld all the sons of men.[14]From his habitation which he hath prepared, he hath looked upon all that dwell on the earth.[15]He who hath made the hearts of every one of them: who understandeth all their works.[16]The king is not saved by a great army: nor shall the giant be saved by his own great strength.[17]Vain is the horse for safety: neither shall he be saved by the abundance of his strength.[18]Behold the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him: and on them that hope in his mercy.[19]To deliver their souls from death; and feed them in famine.[20]Our soul waiteth for the Lord: for he is our helper and protector.[21]For in him our heart shall rejoice: and in his holy name we have trusted.[22]Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we have hoped in thee.