Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

³ I often think of the heavens
    your hands have made,
and of the moon and stars
    you put in place.
^4 (B) Then I ask, “Why do you care
    about us humans?
Why are you concerned
    for us weaklings?”
^5 (C) You made us a little lower
    than you yourself,^[c]
and you have crowned us
    with glory and honor.

^6 (D) You let us rule everything
    your hands have made.
And you put all of it
    under our power—
⁷ the sheep and the cattle,
    and every wild animal,
⁸ the birds in the sky,
the fish in the sea,
    and all ocean creatures.

⁹ Our Lord and Ruler,
your name is wonderful
    everywhere on earth!

¹⁹ By his wisdom and knowledge
the Lord created
    heaven and earth.
²⁰ By his understanding
he let the ocean break loose
    and clouds release the rain.
²¹ My child, use common sense
and sound judgment!
    Always keep them in mind.
²² They will help you to live
    a long and beautiful life.
²³ You will walk safely
    and never stumble;
²⁴ you will rest without a worry
    and sleep soundly.
²⁵ So don't be afraid
    of sudden disasters
or storms that strike
    those who are evil.
²⁶ You can be sure that the Lord
    will protect you from harm.