Read Psalms chapter 113 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. In this chapter: The Lord Helps People in Need.
1 Shout praises to the Lord! Everyone who serves him, come and praise his name.
2 Let the name of the Lord be praised now and forever.
3 From dawn until sunset the name of the Lord deserves to be praised.
4 The Lord is far above all of the nations; he is more glorious than the heavens.
5 No one can compare with the Lord our God. His throne is high above,
6 and he looks down to see the heavens and the earth.
7 God lifts the poor and needy from dust and ashes,
8 and he lets them take part in ruling his people.
9 When a wife has no children, he blesses her with some, and she is happy. Shout praises to the Lord!