696. I will extol the Lord

Verse 1

I will extol the Lord at all times;

His praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the Lord;

let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the Lord with me;

let us exalt his name together.

Verse 1

I sought the Lord, and he answered me;

He delivered me from all my fears.

Those who look to him are radiant;

their faces are never covered with shame.

Verse 2

This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;

he saved him out of all his troubles

The angel of the Lord encamps

Around those who fear him,

And he delivers them.

Verse 3

Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Fear the Lord, you his saints,

for those who fear him lack nothing.

Verse 4

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;

He delivers them from all their troubles.

The Lord is close to the broken hearted

And saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Verse 5

Evil will slay the wicked;

The foes of the righteous will be condemned.

The Lord Redeems his servants;

No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.