Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the LORD.
Oh,
that my actions would consistently
reflect your decrees!
As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should!
But the one who redeems them is strong.
His name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
He will defend them
and give them rest again in Israel…
The LORD has given me a strong warning
not to think like everyone else does.
He said,
“Don’t call everything a conspiracy like they do,
and don’t live in dread of what frightens them.
Make the LORD of Heaven’s Armies
holy in your life.
He is the one you should fear.
He is the one who should make you tremble.
He will keep you safe…”
Praise the LORD,
all you nations.
Praise him,
all you people of the earth.
For his unfailing love for us is powerful;
the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever.
Praise the LORD!
(Galveston, TX)
…Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
They do not fear bad news;
they confidently trust the LORD to care for them.
Then you will understand what is right,
just,
and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.
Wise choices will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you safe.
Wisdom will save you from evil people,
from those whose words are twisted.
For the LORD grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He grants a measure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.
Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
Search for them as you would for silver;
seek them like hidden treasures.
Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD,
and you will gain knowledge of God.
Praise the LORD!
I will thank the LORD with all my heart
as I meet with his godly people.
