2. Let the name of the Lordbe praised now and for ever.
3. From dawn until sunsetthe name of the Lorddeserves to be praised.
4. The Lord is far aboveall the nations;he is more gloriousthan the heavens.
5. No one can comparewith the Lord our God.His throne is high above,
6. and he looks down to seethe heavens and the earth.
7. God lifts the poor and needyfrom dust and ashes,
8. and he lets them take partin ruling his people.
9. When a wife has no children,he blesses her with some,and she is happy.Shout praises to the Lord!