1 Praise the Lord.b

I will extol the Lordu with all my heartv

in the councilw of the upright and in the assembly.x

2 Great are the worksy of the Lord;

they are pondered by allz who delight in them.

3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds,

and his righteousness enduresa forever.

4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered;

the Lord is gracious and compassionate.b

5 He provides foodc for those who fear him;d

he remembers his covenante forever.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works,f

giving them the lands of other nations.g

7 The works of his handsh are faithful and just;

all his precepts are trustworthy.i

8 They are established for everj and ever,

enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

9 He provided redemptionk for his people;

he ordained his covenant forever—

holy and awesomel is his name.

10 The fear of the Lordm is the beginning of wisdom;n

all who follow his precepts have good understanding.o

To him belongs eternal praise.p