1. Hallelujah!How good to sing praise to our God;how pleasant to give fitting praise.
2. The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem,and gathers the dispersed of Israel,
3. Healing the brokenhearted,and binding up their wounds.
4. He numbers the stars,and gives to all of them their names.
5. Great is our Lord, vast in power,with wisdom beyond measure.
6. The Lord gives aid to the poor,but casts the wicked to the ground.
7. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;with the lyre make music to our God,
8. Who covers the heavens with clouds,provides rain for the earth,makes grass sprout on the mountains,
9. Who gives animals their foodand young ravens what they cry for.
10. He takes no delight in the strength of horses,no pleasure in the runner’s stride.
11. Rather the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him,those who put their hope in his mercy.