2The Lord builds up Jerusalem; and he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.
3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
4He numbers the multitudes of stars; and calls them all by names.
5Great is our Lord, and great is his strength; and his understanding is infinite.
6The Lord lifts up the meek; but brings sinners down to the ground.
7Begin the song with thanksgiving to the Lord; sing praises on the harp to our God:
8who covers the heaven with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who causes grass to spring up on the mountains, and green herb for the service of men;