Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;     praise him in his mighty heavens!

By the waters of Babylon,     there we sat down and wept,     when we remembered Zion.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,     for his steadfast love endures forever.

I lift up my eyes to the hills.     From where does my help come?

How can a young man keep his way pure?     By guarding it according to your word.

God is our refuge and strength,     a very present help in trouble.

Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,     whose sin is covered.

The Lord is my light and my salvation;     whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life;     of whom shall I be afraid?