[A psalm by David and a song for the music leader.]
God Answers Prayer
1 Our God, you deserve praise
in Zion, where we keep
our promises to
you.
2 Everyone will come to you
because you answer
prayer.
3 Our terrible sins get us down,
but you forgive
us.
4 You bless your chosen ones,
and you invite
them
to live near you
in your temple.
We will enjoy your house,
the sacred temple.
5 Our God, you save us,
and your fearsome deeds answer
our prayers for
justice!
You give hope to people
everywhere on earth,
even those across
the sea.
6 You are strong,
and your mighty power
put the mountains
in place.
7 You silence the roaring waves
and the noisy shouts
of the nations.
8 People far away marvel
at your fearsome
deeds,
and all who live under the sun
celebrate and sing
because of you.
9 You take care of the earth
and send rain to help the soil
grow all kinds
of crops.
Your rivers never run dry,
and you prepare the earth
to produce much
grain.
10 You water all of its fields
and level the
lumpy ground.
You send showers of rain
to soften the soil
and help the plants
sprout.
11 Wherever your footsteps
touch the earth,
a rich harvest
is gathered.
12 Desert pastures blossom,
and mountains
celebrate.
13 Meadows are filled
with sheep and
goats;
valleys overflow with grain
and echo with
joyful songs.
The Contemporary English Version c1995 by the American Bible Society.
Selected texts provided for use with the Amos: Hypertext Bible Commentary