1 I will give you thanks with all my heart;ab

I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings.B,ac

2 I will bow down toward your holy temple

and give thanks to your name

for your constant love and truth.

You have exalted your name

and your promise above everything else.A,a

3 On the day I called, you answered me;

you increased strength within me.B,b

4 All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord,

when they hear what you have promised.C,c

5 They will sing of the Lord’s ways,

for the Lord’s glory is great.d

6 Though the Lord is exalted,

he takes note of the humble;

but he knows the haughty from a distance.e

7 If I walk into the thick of danger,

you will preserve my life

from the anger of my enemies.f

You will extend your hand;

your right hand will save me.g

8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.h

Lord, your faithful love endures forever;

do not abandon the work of your hands.i