1. Praise Hashem. Halelu Shem Hashem; Halelu, O ye avadim of Hashem.
2. Ye that stand ministering in the Beis Hashem, in the khatzerot Beis Eloheinu.
3. Praise Hashem; for Hashem is tov; sing praise unto Shmo; for it is na'im (lovely, pleasing).
4. For Hashem hath chosen Ya'akov unto Himself, and Yisroel for His segullah (peculiar treasure).