God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done.

You know everything I do; from far away you understand all my thoughts.

He is near to those who call to him, who call to him with sincerity.

"No other nation, no matter how great, has a god who is so near when they need him as the LORD our God is to us. He answers us whenever we call for help.

"A virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and he will be called Immanuel" (which means, "God is with us").

The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.

Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.