Prayers of Praise
One can not do better than praying the Psalms.
Read these OUT LOUD and you will see it, say it, hear it, know it and be thrilled by it.  Try it and you will see.

The Wonders of God and 
The Goodness of His Law

The heavens keep telling
the wonders of God,
and the skies declare
what he has done.

Each day informs
the following day;
each night announces
to the next.
They don’t speak a word,
and there is never
the sound of a voice.
Yet their message reaches
all the earth,
and it travels
around the world. 

In the heavens a tent
is set up for the sun.
It rises like a bridegroom
and gets ready like a hero
eager to run a race.
It travels all the way
across the sky.
Nothing hides from its heat. 

The Law of the LORD is perfect;
it gives us new life.
His teachings last forever,
and they give wisdom
to ordinary people.
The LORD’S instruction is right;
it makes our hearts glad.
His commands shine brightly,
and they give us light. 

Worshiping the LORD is sacred;
he will always be worshiped.
all of his decisions
are correct and fair.
They are worth more
than the finest gold
and are sweeter than honey
from an honeycomb.

By your teachings, LORD,
I am warned;
by obeying them,
I am greatly rewarded.
None of us know our faults.
The poor will eat and be full,
and all who worship you
will be thankful
and live in hope. 

Everyone on this earth
will remember you, LORD.
People all over the world
will turn and worship you,
because you are in control,
the ruler of all nations. 

All who are rich
and have more than enough
will bow down to you, LORD.
Even those who are dying
And almost in the grave
will come and bow down.
In the future, everyone
will worship and learn
about you, our LORD.
People not yet born
will be told,
“The LORD has saved us!”
Psalm 19

The LORD is Kind and Merciful

I will praise you, 
my God and King,
and always honor your name.
I will praise you each day
and always honor your name.

You are wonderful, LORD,
and you deserve all praise,
because you are much greater
than anyone can understand.

Each generation will announce
to the next your wonderful
and powerful deeds.
I will keep thinking about
your marvelous glory
and your mighty miracles.

Everyone will talk about
your fearsome deeds,
and I will tell all nations
how great you are.

They will celebrate and sing
about your matchless mercy
and your power to save.

You are merciful, LORD!
You are kind and patient
and always loving.

You are good to everyone
and take care
of all your creation. 

All creation will thank you,
and your loyal people
will praise you.
They will tell about
your marvelous kingdom
and your power.

Then everyone will know about
the mighty things you do
and your glorious kingdom.
Your kingdom will never end,
and you will rule forever.

Our LORD, you keep your work
and do everything you say.
When someone stumbles or falls,
you give a helping hand.

Everyone depends on you,
and when the time is right,
you provide them with food.
By your own hand you satisfy
the desires of all who live.

Our LORD, everything you do
is kind and thoughtful,
and you are near to everyone
whose prayers are sincere.
You satisfy the desires
of all your worshipers,
and you come to save them
when they ask for help.

You take care of everyone
who loves you,
but you destroy the wicked.

I will praise you, LORD,
ad everyone will respect
your holy name forever.
Psalm 145

Sing a New Song to the LORD

Sing a new song to the LORD!
Everyone on this earth,
sing praises to the LORD,
sing and praise his name.

Day after day announce,
“The LORD has saved us!”
Tell every nation on earth,
“The LORD is wonderful
and does marvelous things!
The LORD is great and deserves
our greatest praise!
He is the only God
worthy of our worship.
Other nations worship idols,
but the LORD created
the heavens.
Give honor and praise
to the LORD,
whose power and beauty
fill his holy temple.”
 
Tell everyone of every nation,
“Praise the glorious power
of the LORD.
He is wonderful!  Praise him
and bring an offering
into his temple.
Everyone on earth, now tremble
and worship the LORD,
majestic and holy!
 
Announce to the nations,
“The LORD is King!
The world stands firm,
never to be shaken,
and he will judge its people
with fairness.”

Tell the heavens and the earth
to be glad and celebrate!
Command the ocean to roar
with all of its creatures
and the fields to rejoice
with all of their crops.
Then every tree in the forest
will sing joyful songs
to the LORD.
He is coming to judge
all people on earth
with fairness and truth.
Psalm 96

The LORD Works Miracles

Sing a new song to the LORD!
He has worked miracles,
and with his own powerful arm,
he has won the victory.
The LORD has shown the nations
that he has the power to save
and to bring justice.
God has been faithful
in his love for Israel,
and his saving power is seen
everywhere on earth.

Tell everyone on this earth
to sing happy songs
in praise of the LORD.
Make music for him on harps.
Play beautiful melodies!
Sound the trumpets and horns
and celebrate with joyful songs
for our LORD and King!

Command the ocean to roar
with all of its creatures,
and the earth to shout
with all of its people.
Order the rivers
to clap their hands,
and all of the hills
to sing together.
Let them worship the LORD!
He is coming to judge
everyone on the earth,
and he will be honest
and fair.
Psalm 98

The LORD’S Wonderful Love

With all my heart
I praise the LORD,
and with all that I am
I praise his holy name!
With all my heart
I praise the LORD!
I will never forget
how kind he has been.

The LORD forgives our sins,
heals us when we are sick,
and protects us from death.
His kindness and love
are a crown on our heads.
Each day that we live,
he provides for our needs
and gives us the strength
of a young eagle.

For all who are mistreated,
the LORD brings justice.
He taught his Law to Moses
and showed all Israel
what he could do.

The LORD is merciful!
He is kind and patient,
and his love never fails.
The LORD won’t always be angry
and point out our sins;
he doesn’t punish us
as our sins deserve. 

How great is God’s love for all
Who worship him?
Greater than the distance
Between heaven and earth!
How far has the LORD taken
our sins from us?
Farther than the distance
from east to west!

Just as parents are kind
to their children,
the LORD is kind
to all who worship him,
because he knows
we are made of dust.
We humans are like grass
or wild flowers
that quickly bloom.
But a scorching wind blows,
and they quickly wither
to be forever forgotten. 

The LORD is always kind
to those who worship him,
and he keeps his promises
to their descendants
who faithfully obey him. 

God has set up his kingdom
in heaven, and he rules
the whole creation.
All of you mighty angels,
who obey God’s commands,
come and praise your LORD!
All of you thousands
who serve and obey God,
come and praise your LORD!
All of God’s creation
and all that he rules,
come and praise your LORD!
With all my heart
I praise the LORD!
Psalm 103

The LORD is God

Shout praises to the LORD,
everyone on this earth.
be joyful and sing
as you come in
to worship the LORD!
 
You know the LORD is God!
He created us,
and we belong to him;
we are his people,
the sheep in his pasture. 

Be thankful and praise the LORD
as you enter his temple.
The LORD is good!
His love and faithfulness
will last forever.
Psalm 100

Shout Praises to the Lord

Shout praises to the LORD!
With all that I am,
I will shout his praises.
I will sing and praise
the LORD God
for as long as I live. 

You can’t depend on anyone,
not even a great leader.
Once they die and are buried,
that will be the end
of all their plans. 

The LORD God of Jacob blesses
everyone who trusts him
and depends on him.
God made heaven and earth;
he created the sea
and everything else.
God always keeps his word.
He gives justice to the poor
and food to the hungry.

The LORD sets prisoners free
and heals blind eyes.
He gives a helping hand
to everyone who falls.
The LORD loves good people
and looks after strangers.
He defends the rights
of orphans and widows,
but destroys the wicked.

The LORD God of Zion
will rule forever!
Shout praises to the LORD!
Psalm 146

Come Praise the LORD

Shout praises to the LORD!
Shout the LORD’S praises
in the highest heavens.
All of you angels
and all  who serve him above,
come and offer praise.

Sun and moon,
and all of you bright stars,
come and offer praise.
Highest heavens, and the water
above the highest heavens,
come and offer praise.

Let all things praise
the name of the LORD,
because they were created
at his command.
He made them to last forever,
and nothing can change
what he has done.

All creatures on earth,
you obey his commands,
so come praise the LORD!
Sea monsters and the deep sea,
fire and hail, snow and frost,
and every stormy wind,
come praise the LORD!

All mountains and hills,
fruit trees and cedars,
every wild and tame animal,
all reptiles and birds,
come praise the LORD!
Every king and every ruler,
all nations on earth,
every man and every woman,
young people and old,
come praise the LORD!

All creation, come praise
the name of the LORD.
Praise his name alone.
The glory of God is greater
Than heaven and earth.

Like a bull with mighty horns,
the LORD protects
his faithful nation Israel,
because they belong to him.
Shout praises to the LORD!
Psalm 148

The LORD Is Good to His People

Shout praises to the LORD!
Praise God in his temple.
Praise him in heaven,
his mighty fortress.
Praise our God!
His deeds are wonderful,
too marvelous to describe.

Praise God with trumpets
and all kinds of harps.
Praise him with tambourines
and dancing,
with stringed instruments
and woodwinds.
Praise God with cymbals,
with clashing cymbals.
Let every living creature
praise the LORD.
Shout praises to the LORD!
Psalm 150

Praise the LORD for All He Has Done

Shout praises to the LORD!
With all my heart
I will thank the LORD
when his people meet.
The LORD has done
many wonderful things!
Everyone who is pleased
with God’s marvelous deeds
will keep them in mind.
Everything the LORD does
is glorious and majestic,
and his power to bring justice
will never end.

The LORD God is famous
for his wonderful deeds,
and he is kind and merciful.
He gives food to his worshipers
and always keeps his agreement
with them.
He has shown his mighty power
to his people
and has given them the lands
of other nations.

God is always honest and fair,
and his laws can be trusted.
They are true and right
and will stand forever.
God rescued his people,
and he will never break
his agreement with them.
He is fearsome and holy.

Respect and obey the LORD!
This is the first step
to wisdom and good sense.
God will always be respected.
Psalm 111

Please, DID YOU READ THEM OUT LOUD?  TRY IT.  Notice what happens.  That is the proper way to read the Psalms: OUT LOUD!  You will notice a dramatic difference.