2. Blessed be the name of the Lordfrom this time forth and for evermore.
3. From the rising of the sun to its going down,the Lord’s name is to be praised.
4. The Lord is high above all nations,and His glory above the heavens.
5. Who is like the Lord our God,who dwells on high,
6. who looks down on the thingsthat are in heaven and on the earth?
7. He raises up the poor out of the dustand lifts the needy out of the ash heap,