6 Blessed be the Lord,
Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!

7 The Lord is ^amy strength and my shield;
My heart ^btrusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him. ‡

9 Save Your people,
And bless ^aYour inheritance;
Shepherd them also,
^bAnd bear them up forever. ‡