5. Because they do not considerwhat the Lord has doneor the work of His hands,He will tear them down and not rebuild them.
6. May the Lord be praised,for He has heard the sound of my pleading.
7. The Lord is my strength and my shield;my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices,and I praise Him with my song.
8. The Lord is the strength of His people; He is a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
9. Save Your people, bless Your possession,shepherd them, and carry them forever.