Read the Bible

¹ Our God, you deserve^[a] praise
in Zion,
    where we keep
    our promises to you.
² Everyone will come to you
    because you answer prayer.
³     Our terrible sins get us down,
    but you forgive us.
⁴ You bless your chosen ones,
    and you invite them
    to live near you
    in your temple.
We will enjoy your house,
    the sacred temple.

⁵ Our God, you save us,
and your fearsome deeds
    answer our prayers for justice!
You give hope to people
everywhere on earth,
    even those across the sea.
⁶ You are strong,
    and your mighty power
    put the mountains in place.
⁷ You silence the roaring waves
    and the noisy shouts
    of the nations.
⁸ People far away marvel
    at your fearsome deeds,
and all who live under the sun
    celebrate and sing
    because of you.

⁹ You take care of the earth
and send rain
    to help the soil
    grow all kinds of crops.
Your rivers never run dry,
    and you prepare the earth
    to produce much grain.
¹⁰ You water all of its fields
    and level the lumpy ground.
You send showers of rain
to soften the soil
    and help the plants sprout.
¹¹ Wherever your footsteps
touch the earth,
    a rich harvest is gathered.
¹² Desert pastures blossom,
    and mountains celebrate.
¹³ Meadows are filled
    with sheep and goats;
    valleys overflow with grain
    and echo with joyful songs.