18. when he said, “I'll give youthe land of Canaan.”
19. At the time there wereonly a few of us,and we were homeless.
20. We wandered from nationto nation, from one countryto another.
21. God did not let anyoneill-treat our people.Instead he protected usby punishing rulers
22. and telling them,“Don't touch my chosen leadersor harm my prophets!”
23. Everyone on this earth,sing praises to the Lord.Day after day announce,“The Lord has saved us!”
24. Tell every nation on earth,“The Lord is wonderfuland does marvellous things!
25. The Lord is great and deservesour greatest praise!He is the only Godworthy of our worship.
26. Other nations worship idols,but the Lord createdthe heavens.
27. Give honour and praiseto the Lord,whose power and beautyfill his holy temple.”
28. Tell everyone of every nation,“Praise the glorious powerof the Lord.
29. He is wonderful! Praise himand bring an offeringinto his temple.Worship the Lord,majestic and holy.