With all my heart, I will praise the LORD. Let all who are helpless, listen and be glad.
and said: "We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!"
Celebrate and worship his holy name with all your heart.
Your worshipers will see me, and they will be glad that I trust your word.
Rescue me from this prison, so I can praise your name. And when your people notice your wonderful kindness to me, they will rush to my side.
We boast about you, our God, and we are always grateful.
I, the LORD, will give victory and great honor to the people of Israel."
If you feel you must brag, then have enough sense to brag about worshiping me, the LORD. What I like best is showing kindness, justice, and mercy to everyone on earth.
So if you want to brag, do what the Scriptures say and brag about the Lord.
The Scriptures say, "If you want to brag, then brag about the Lord."