1 Our God, you deserve* praise

in Zion, where we keep

our promises to you.

2 Everyone will come to you

because you answer prayer.

3 When our sins get us down,

you forgive us.

4 You bless your chosen ones,

and you invite them

to live near you

in your temple.

We will enjoy your house,

the sacred temple.

5 Our God, you save us,

and your fearsome deeds answer

our prayers for justice!

You give hope to people

everywhere on earth,

even those across the sea.

6 You are strong,

and your mighty power

put the mountains in place.

7 You silence the roaring waves

and the noisy shouts

of the nations.

8 People far away marvel

at your fearsome deeds,

and all who live under the sun

celebrate and sing

because of you.

9 You take care of the earth

and send rain to help the soil

grow all kinds of crops.

Your rivers never run dry,

and you prepare the earth

to produce abundant grain.

10 You water all its fields

and level the lumpy ground.

You send showers of rain

to soften the soil

and help the plants sprout.

11 Wherever your footsteps

touch the earth,

a rich harvest is gathered.

12 Desert pastures blossom,

and mountains celebrate.

13 Meadows are filled

with sheep and goats;

valleys overflow with grain

and echo with joyful songs.