2 The Lord ^abuilds up Jerusalem;
^bHe gathers together the outcasts of Israel. ‡

3 ^aHe heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their¹ wounds. ‡

4 ^aHe counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name. ‡

5 ^aGreat is our Lord, and ^bmighty in power;
^cHis understanding is infinite. ‡

6 ^aThe Lord lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground. ‡

7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
Sing praises on the harp to our God,

8 ^aWho covers the heavens with clouds,
Who prepares rain for the earth,
Who makes grass to grow on the mountains. ‡

9 ^aHe gives to the beast its food,
And ^bto the young ravens that cry. ‡

10 ^aHe does not delight in the strength of the horse;
He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. ‡

11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy.

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!

13 For He has strengthened the bars of your gates;
He has blessed your children within you.

14 ^aHe makes peace in your borders,
And ^bfills you with the finest wheat. ‡

15 ^aHe sends out His command to the earth;
His word runs very swiftly. ‡

16 ^aHe gives snow like wool;
He scatters the frost like ashes; ‡

17 He casts out His hail like¹ morsels;
Who can stand before His cold? ‡

18 ^aHe sends out His word and melts them;
He causes His wind to blow, and the waters flow. ‡

19 ^aHe declares His word to Jacob,
^bHis statutes and His judgments to Israel. ‡

20 ^aHe has not dealt thus with any nation;
And as for His judgments, they have not known them.
¹Praise the Lord! ‡