1-4. All together now—applause for God!Sing songs to the tune of his glory,set glory to the rhythms of his praise.Say of God, “We’ve never seen anything like him!”When your enemies see you in action,they slink off like scolded dogs.The whole earth falls to its knees—it worships you, sings to you,can’t stop enjoying your name and fame.
13-15. I’m bringing my prizes and presents to your house.I’m doing what I said I’d do,What I solemnly swore I’d dothat day when I was in so much trouble:The choicest cuts of meatfor the sacrificial meal;Even the fragranceof roasted lamb is like a meal!Or make it an oxgarnished with goat meat!
16-20. All believers, come here and listen,let me tell you what God did for me.I called out to him with my mouth,my tongue shaped the sounds of music.If I had been cozy with evil,the Lord would never have listened.But he most surely did listen,he came on the double when he heard my prayer.Blessed be God: he didn’t turn a deaf ear,he stayed with me, loyal in his love.