Chapter 146

An exhortation to praise God for his benefits.

1. 1

   Alleluia.

2. 2

   The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.

3. 3

   Who healeth the broken of heart, and bindeth up their bruises.

4. 4

   Who telleth the number of the stars: and calleth them all by their names.

5. 5

   Great is our Lord, and great is his power: and of his wisdom there is no number.

6. 6

   The Lord lifteth up the meek, and bringeth the wicked down even to the ground.

7. 7

   Sing ye to the Lord with praise: sing to our God upon the harp.

8. 8

   Who covereth the heaven with clouds: and prepareth rain for the earth.

9. 9

   Who giveth to beasts their food: and to the young ravens that call upon him.

10. 10

    He shall not delight in the strength of the horse: nor take pleasure in the legs of a man.

11. 11

    The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, and in them that hope in his mercy.