1. A contemplative song of Ethan the Ezrahite.
2. I will sing of the love of Adonai forever. To all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth.
3. For I said, “Let your lovingkindness be built up forever! The heavens—let Your faithfulness be made firm there!”
4. “I have made a covenant with My chosen one. I have sworn to David My servant:
5. ‘Forever I will establish your seed, and will build your throne from generation to generation.’” Selah
6. The heavens praise Your wonders, Adonai —Your faithfulness, too— in the assembly of the kedoshim.
7. For who in the skies can compare to Adonai? Who is like Adonai among the sons of gods?
8. God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all around Him.
9. Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot, who is like You, mighty Adonai, with Your faithfulness all around You?
10. You rule over the swelling of the sea. When its waves mount up, You still them.
11. You crushed Rahab like a slain one. You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.
12. The heavens are Yours, also Yours the earth —the world and its fullness— You have founded them.
13. You created the north and the south. Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at Your Name.
14. Your arm is mighty, Your hand is strong, exalted is Your right hand.
15. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne. Lovingkindness and truth go before You.
16. Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout, They walk in the light of Your presence, Adonai.
17. They rejoice in Your Name all day, and by Your righteousness they are exalted.
18. For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.