Psalm 146

Praise the Lord!

While I live, I hope in you.

And I will sing and shout “How Great Thou Art.”

My faith isn’t in a government, job, or human wisdom.

For the most kind and peaceful are those who sit at your feet,

the work of their hands will not fail.

This (peace and kindness) is Your mark on Your people,

You Lord, the Creator of Life,

The faithful One,

The defender of the oppressed and enslaved,

The Savior of convicts,

Healer of the sick and broken hearted.

You carry us when we are low and grieving,

Love righteousness,

Protect the foreigners,

and Father the widows and the orphans.

You will reign for ever and ever and ever,

over every generation and beyond.