Psalm 113:1-8

Contemporary English Version

The Lord Helps People in Need

¹Shout praises to the Lord!
Everyone who serves him,
come and praise his name.

²Let the name of the Lord
    be praised now and forever.
³From dawn until sunset
the name of the Lord
    deserves to be praised.
⁴The Lord is far above
    all of the nations;
he is more glorious
    than the heavens.

⁵No one can compare
    with the Lord our God.
His throne is high above,
⁶and he looks down to see
    the heavens and the earth.
⁷God lifts the poor and needy
    from dust and ashes,
⁸and he lets them take part
    in ruling his people.