Laudate Dominum.
An exhortation to praise God for his benefits.
146:1. Alleluia. Praise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God
be joyful and comely praise.
146:2. The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: he will gather together the
dispersed of Israel.
146:3. Who healeth the broken of heart, and bindeth up their bruises.
146:4. Who telleth the number of the stars: and calleth them all by
their names.
146:5. Great is our Lord, and great is his power: and of his wisdom
there is no number.
146:6. The Lord lifteth up the meek, and bringeth the wicked down even
to the ground.
146:7. Sing ye to the Lord with praise: sing to our God upon the harp.
146:8. Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the
earth. Who maketh grass to grow on the mountains, and herbs for the
service of men.
146:9. Who giveth to beasts their food: and to the young ravens that
call upon him.
146:10. He shall not delight in the strength of the horse: nor take
pleasure in the legs of a man.
146:11. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him: and in them that
hope in his mercy.