Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God, for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. Psalm 147: 1

“Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving, sing praises on the harp to our God, who covers the heavens with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth. Who makes grass to grow on the mountains, he gives to the beast its food and to the young ravens that cry. He does not delight in the strength of the horse, he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man; the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his mercy. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! For he has strengthened the bars of your gates, he has blessed your children within you. He makes peace in your borders and fills you with the finest wheat. Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praise to our God, for it is pleasant and praise is beautiful.”