Mazmur 105:43--106:4

105:43 When he led his people out, they rejoiced;

his chosen ones shouted with joy. ¹ 

105:44 He handed the territory of nations over to them,

and they took possession of what other peoples had produced, ² 

105:45 so that they might keep his commands

and obey ³  his laws.

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 106 ⁴ 

106:1 Praise the Lord!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,

and his loyal love endures! ⁵ 

106:2 Who can adequately recount the Lord’s mighty acts,

or relate all his praiseworthy deeds? ⁶ 

106:3 How blessed are those who promote justice,

and do what is right all the time!

106:4 Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people!

Pay attention to me, when you deliver,

[105:43]  ¹ tn Heb “and he led his people out with joy, with a ringing cry, his chosen ones.”

[105:44]  ² tn Heb “and the [product of the] work of peoples they possessed.”

[105:45]  ³ tn Heb “guard.”

[106:1]  ⁴ sn Psalm 106. The psalmist recalls Israel’s long history of rebellion against God, despite his mighty saving deeds on their behalf.

[106:1]  ⁵ tn Heb “for forever [is] his loyal love.”

[106:2]  ⁶ tn Heb “[or] cause to be heard all his praise.”