1. Alleluia! I give thanks to Yahweh with all my heart, in the meeting-place of honest people, in the assembly.

2. Great are the deeds of Yahweh, to be pondered by all who delight in them.

3. Full of splendour and majesty his work, his saving justice stands firm for ever.

4. He gives us a memorial of his great deeds; Yahweh is mercy and tenderness.

5. He gives food to those who fear him, he keeps his covenant ever in mind.

6. His works show his people his power in giving them the birthright of the nations.

7. The works of his hands are fidelity and justice, all his precepts are trustworthy,

8. established for ever and ever, accomplished in fidelity and honesty.

9. Deliverance he sends to his people, his covenant he imposes for ever; holy and awesome his name.

10. The root of wisdom is fear of Yahweh; those who attain it are wise. His praise will continue for ever.





“Dirás tu o mais belo dos credos quando houver noite em redor de ti, na hora do sacrifício, na dor, no supremo esforço duma vontade inquebrantável para o bem. Este credo é como um relâmpago que rasga a escuridão de teu espírito e no seu brilho te eleva a Deus”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina