Verse 1
Not to us, O LORD, not to us! But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.
Verse 2
Why should the nations say,“Where is their God?”
Verse 3
Our God is in heaven! He does whatever he pleases!
Verse 4
Their idols are made of silver and gold– they are man-made.
Verse 5
They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,
Verse 6
ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell,
Verse 7
hands, but cannot touch, feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats.
Verse 8
Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them.
Verse 9
O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their deliverer and protector.
Verse 10
O family of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their deliverer and protector.
Verse 11
You loyal followers of the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their deliverer and protector.
Verse 12
The LORD takes notice of us, he will bless– he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.
Verse 13
He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.
Verse 14
May he increase your numbers, yours and your children’s!
Verse 15
May you be blessed by the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth!
Verse 16
The heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind.
Verse 17
The dead do not praise the LORD, nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death.
Verse 18
But we will praise the LORD now and forevermore. Praise the LORD!