9O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 10O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 12The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; 13He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. 14May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. 15May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 16The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind. 17It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence. 18But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!