Thursday, October 9

1 

Praise the Lord.[b]

I will extol the Lord with all my heart

    in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2 

Great are the works of the Lord;

    they are pondered by all who delight in them.

3 

Glorious and majestic are his deeds,

    and his righteousness endures forever.

4 

He has caused his wonders to be remembered;

    the Lord is gracious and compassionate.

5 

He provides food for those who fear him;

    he remembers his covenant forever.

6 

He has shown his people the power of his works,

    giving them the lands of other nations.

7 

The works of his hands are faithful and just;

    all his precepts are trustworthy.

8 

They are established for ever and ever,

    enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

9 

He provided redemption for his people;

    he ordained his covenant forever—

    holy and awesome is his name.

10 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.

    To him belongs eternal praise.