The Lord Be Praised–He Is with Us (vv. 19-21). Israel could praise the Lord because He was present with His people. No other nation could claim that distinction. His glory led Israel through the wilderness, and that glory resided in the sanctuary until God had to depart because of the nation’s sins (Ezek. 7–11). What other nation had the glory of God dwelling in their midst (63:2; Rom. 9:4)? The Lord is not a distant God; He is “a very present help in trouble” (46:1). Jesus is “Emmanuel–God with us” (Matt. 1:20-25; 28:20). “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb. 13:5 nkjv; Gen. 28:15; Josh. 1:5; Isa. 41:10, 17). Praise the Lord!