1 A psalm of David.I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;I will sing your praises before the gods.
2 I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;for your promises are backedby all the honor of your name.
3 As soon as I pray, you answer me;you encourage me by giving me strength.
4 Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord,for all of them will hear your words.
5 Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways,for the glory of the Lord is very great.
6 Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,but he keeps his distance from the proud.
7 Though I am surrounded by troubles,you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.You reach out your hand,and the power of your right hand saves me.
8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.Don’t abandon me, for you made me.