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Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
    or the work of his hands,
he will break them down and build them up no more.

Blessed be the Lord,
    for he has heard the sound of my pleadings.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    in him my heart trusts;
so I am helped, and my heart exults,
    and with my song I give thanks to 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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