_David exhorteth to praise God, to observe his great works, to bless
him for his gracious benefits.—He voweth for himself religious service
to God.—He declareth God’s special goodness to himself._
To the chief Musician, a Song _or_ Psalm.
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
Sing forth the honour of his name; make his praise glorious.
Say unto God, How terrible _art thou in_ thy works! through the
greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto
thee.
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall
sing to thy name. Selah.
Come and see the works of God _he is_ terrible _in his_ doing toward
the children of men.
He turned the sea into _dry land_: they went through the flood on
foot: there did we rejoice in him.
He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not
the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be
heard;
Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be
moved.
For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is
tried.
Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our
loins.
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads: we went through fire and
through water; but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy _place_.
I will go into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my
vows,
Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in
trouble.
I will offer unto thee burnt-sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense
of rams: I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
Come _and_ hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath
done for my soul.