18. He said, "I will give you the land of Canaan. It will belong to you."
19. At first there weren't very many of God's people. There were only a few. And they were strangers in the land.
20. They wandered from nation to nation. They wandered from one kingdom to another.
21. But God didn't allow anyone to beat them down. To keep them safe, he gave a command to kings.
22. He said to them, "Do not touch my anointed ones. Do not harm my prophets."
23. All you people of the earth, sing to the Lord. Day after day tell about how he saves us.
24. Tell the nations about his glory. Tell all people about the wonderful things he has done.
25. The Lord is great. He is really worthy of praise. People should have respect for him as the greatest God of all.
26. All of the gods of the nations are like their statues. They can't do anything. But the Lord made the heavens.
27. Glory and majesty are all around him. Strength and joy can be seen in the place where he lives.
28. Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise the Lord for his glory and strength.
29. Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him. Bring an offering and come to him. Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness.
30. All you people of the earth, tremble when you are with him. The world is firmly set in place. It can't be moved.
31. Let the heavens be filled with joy. Let the earth be glad. Let them say among the nations, "The Lord rules!"
32. Let the ocean and everything in it roar. Let the fields and everything in them be glad.
33. Then the trees in the forest will sing with joy. They will sing to the Lord. He will judge the people of the world.