Yahweh my God, I cried to you, and you healed me. You have brought up my soul from Sheol. You have kept me alive. Sing praise to Yahweh. Give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime.

To you, Yahweh, do I lift up my soul. My God, I have trusted in you. Don't let me be shamed. Don't let my enemies triumph over me. For your name's sake, Yahweh, pardon my iniquity, for it is great.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.

Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple. Yahweh's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad. Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh.

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing. Know that Yahweh, he is God. It is he who has made us, and we are his. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in Yahweh's law.

Psalm 113 is a Hallel (praise) psalm––one of six Egyptian Hallel Psalms that were recited during the Passover and other major Jewish festivals. Worshipers recited Psalms 113-114 at the beginning of the service and Psalms 115-118 at the end. The Egyptian Hallel Psalms commemorated the Exodus––the deliverance of Israel from Egyptian slavery. This psalm calls the congregation to praise the Lord (vv. 1-3)––then speaks of the Lord's glory (vv. 4-6)––reminds the congregation that the Lord does great things for the poor and other vulnerable people (vv. 7-9ab)––and finally calls the congregation again to praise the Lord (v. 9c).