3. “I have made a covenant with my chosen one,I have sworn to David, my servant,
4. ‘I will establish your offspring forever,and build up your throne to all generations.’” Selah.
5. The heavens will praise your wonders, Lord;your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
6. For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord?Who amongst the sons of the heavenly beings is like the Lord,
7. a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones,to be feared above all those who are around him?
8. Lord, God of Hosts, who is a mighty one, like you?The Lord, your faithfulness is around you.
9. You rule the pride of the sea.When its waves rise up, you calm them.
10. You have broken Rahab in pieces, like one of the slain.You have scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
11. The heavens are yours.The earth also is yours;the world and its fullness.You have founded them.
12. The north and the south, you have created them.Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.
13. You have a mighty arm.Your hand is strong, and your right hand is exalted.
14. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.Loving kindness and truth go before your face.
15. Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you.They walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
16. In your name they rejoice all day.In your righteousness, they are exalted.
17. For you are the glory of their strength.In your favour, our horn will be exalted.
18. For our shield belongs to the Lord;our king to the Holy One of Israel.