Thirtieth Day: Evening Prayer
147Laudate Dominum
1Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
2The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; *
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
3He heals the brokenhearted *
and binds up their wounds.
4He counts the number of the stars *
and calls them all by their names.
5Great is our Lord and mighty in power; *
there is no limit to his wisdom.
6The Lord lifts up the lowly, *
but casts the wicked to the ground.
7Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *
make music to our God upon the harp.
8He covers the heavens with clouds *
and prepares rain for the earth;
9He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *
and green plants to serve mankind.
10He provides food for flocks and herds *
and for the young ravens when they cry.
11He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
12But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, *
in those who await his gracious favor.
804Psalm 147
