Psalms 113

1 Shout praises to the Lord! Everyone who serves him, come and praise his name.

2 Let the name of the Lord be praised now and forever.

3 From dawn until sunset the name of the Lord deserves to be praised.

4 The Lord is far above all of the nations; he is more glorious than the heavens.

5 No one can compare with the Lord our God. His throne is high above,

6 and he looks down to see the heavens and the earth.

7 God lifts the poor and needy from dust and ashes,

8 and he lets them take part in ruling his people.

9 When a wife has no children, he blesses her with some, and she is happy. Shout praises to the Lord!