1. O praise the Lord, for he is good;his mercy lasteth ever.
2. Let those of Israel now say,His mercy faileth never.
3. Now let the house of Aaron say,His mercy lasteth ever.
4. Let those that fear the Lord now say,His mercy faileth never.
5. I in distress call'd on the Lord;the Lord did answer me:He in a large place did me set,from trouble made me free.
6. The mighty Lord is on my side,I will not be afraid;For any thing that man can doI shall not be dismay'd.
7. The Lord doth take my part with themthat help to succour me:Therefore on those that do me hateI my desire shall see.
8. Better it is to trust in Godthan trust in man's defence;
9. Better to trust in God than makeprinces our confidence.
10. The nations, joining all in one,did compass me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.