18. He said, “I will give you the land of Canaan. It will be your very own.”
19. At the time God said this, there were only a few of his people, and they were strangers there.
20. They traveled around from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21. But the Lord did not let anyone mistreat them. He warned kings not to harm them.
22. He said, “Don’t hurt my chosen people. Don’t hurt my prophets.”
23. Let the whole world sing to the Lord! Tell the good news every day about how he saves us.
24. Tell all the nations how wonderful he is! Tell people everywhere about the amazing things he does.
25. The Lord is great and worthy of praise. He is more awesome than any of the “gods.”
26. All the “gods” in other nations are nothing but statues, but the Lord made the heavens!
27. He lives in the presence of glory and honor. His Temple is a place of power and joy.
28. Praise the Lord, all people of every nation; praise the Lord’S glory and power!