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Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
    nor the work of His hands,
He will destroy them
    and not build them up.

Blessed be the Lord,
    because He has heard the voice of my supplications.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;
therefore my heart rejoices,
    and with my song I will thank Him.

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Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord
    and what his hands have done,(A)
he will tear them down
    and never build them up again.

Praise be to the Lord,(B)
    for he has heard my cry for mercy.(C)
The Lord is my strength(D) and my shield;
    my heart trusts(E) in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,(F)
    and with my song I praise him.(G)

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