⁴ The Lord’s word is true,
    and he is faithful in everything he does.
⁵ He loves goodness and justice.
    The Lord’s faithful love fills the earth.
⁶ The Lord spoke the command, and the world was made.
    The breath from his mouth created everything in the heavens.
⁷ He gathered together the water of the sea.
    He put the ocean in its place.
⁸ Everyone on earth should fear and respect the Lord.
    All the people in the world should fear him,
⁹ because when he speaks, things happen.
    And if he says, “Stop!”—then it stops.^[a]

¹⁸ The Lord watches over his followers,
    those who wait for him to show his faithful love.
¹⁹ He saves them from death.
    He gives them strength when they are hungry.
²⁰ So we will wait for the Lord.
    He helps us and protects us.
²¹ He makes us happy.
    We trust his holy name.
²² Lord, we worship you,
    so show your great love for us.