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Monday, May 6th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
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Contemporary English Version

Psalms 8

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(A psalm by David for the music leader.[a])

The Wonderful Name of the Lord

1 Our Lord and Ruler,
    your name is wonderful
    everywhere on earth!
You let your glory be seen[b]
    in the heavens above.
2 With praises from children
and from tiny infants,
    you have built a fortress.
It makes your enemies silent,
    and all who turn against you
    are left speechless.

3 I often think of the heavens
    your hands have made,
    and of the moon and stars
    you put in place.
4 Then I ask, "Why do you care
    about us humans?
    Why are you concerned
    for us weaklings?"
5 You made us a little lower
    than you yourself,[c]
    and you have crowned us
    with glory and honor.

6 You let us rule everything
    your hands have made.
And you put all of it
    under our power—
7     the sheep and the cattle,
    and every wild animal,
8     the birds in the sky,
the fish in the sea,
    and all ocean creatures.

9 Our Lord and Ruler,
    your name is wonderful
    everywhere on earth!

 
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