1  ^pMy heart is steadfast, O God!

I will sing and make melody with all my being!¹

2  Awake, O harp and lyre!

I will awake the dawn!

3  I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing praises to you among the nations.

4  For your steadfast love is great ^qabove the heavens;

your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

5  Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!

Let your glory be over all the earth!

6  ^rThat your beloved ones may be delivered,

give salvation by your right hand and answer me!