1. Thank the Lord, my rock,who trained my hands to fightand my fingers to do battle,
2. my merciful one, my fortress,my stronghold, and my savior,my shield, the one in whom I take refuge,and the one who brings people under my authority.
3. O Lord, what are humans that you should care about them?What are mere mortals that you should think about them?
4. Humans are like a breath of air.Their life span is like a fleeting shadow.
5. O Lord, bend your heaven low, and come down.Touch the mountains, and they will smoke.