The LORD Exalts the Humble.

1 Praise the LORD!
          Praise, O servants of the LORD,
          Praise the name of the LORD.

2 Blessed be the name of the LORD
          From this time forth and forever.

3 From the rising of the sun to its setting
          The name of the LORD is to be praised.

4 The LORD is high above all nations;
          His glory is above the heavens.

5 Who is like the LORD our God,
          Who is enthroned on high,

6 Who humbles Himself to behold
          The things that are in heaven and in the earth?

7 He raises the poor from the dust
          And lifts the needy from the ash heap,

8 To make them sit with princes,
          With the princes of His people.

9 He makes the barren woman abide in the house
          As a joyful mother of children.
          Praise the LORD!