Dec 16, 2023
1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever;
with my mouth I will make your faithfulness
known
through all generations.
2 I will declare that your love stands firm
forever,
that you have established your faithfulness in
heaven itself.
3 You said, “I have made a covenant with my
chosen one,
I have sworn to David my servant,
4 ‘I will establish your line
forever
and make your throne firm through all
generations.’”[c]
5 The
heavens praise your wonders, Lord,
your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the
holy ones.
6 For who in the skies above can compare with
the Lord?
Who is like the Lord among the heavenly
beings?
7 In the council of the holy
ones God is greatly feared;
he is more awesome than all who surround
him.
8 Who is like you, Lord God Almighty?
You, Lord, are
mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
9 You rule over the
surging sea;
when its waves mount up, you still
them.
10 You crushed Rahab like one of the
slain;
with your strong arm you scattered your
enemies.
11 The heavens are yours, and yours also
the earth;
you founded the world and all that is in
it.
12 You created the north and the
south;
Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at
your name.
13 Your arm is endowed with power;
your hand is strong, your right hand
exalted.
14 Righteousness
and justice are the foundation of your throne;
love and faithfulness go before
you.
15 Blessed are those who have learned to
acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your
presence, Lord.
16 They rejoice in your name all day
long;
they celebrate your
righteousness.
17 For you are their glory and
strength,
and by your favor you exalt our horn.[d]
18 Indeed, our shield[e] belongs
to the Lord,
our king to the Holy One of
Israel.