5. The Lord will tear them down and never build them up again,because they never consider what he has doneor what his hands have made.
6. Thank the Lord!He has heard my prayer for mercy!
7. The Lord is my strength and my shield.My heart trusted him, so I received help.My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song.
8. The Lord is the strength of his peopleand a fortress for the victory of his Messiah.