¹⁸ Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].

⁸ O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known His doings among the peoples!

⁹ Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; meditate on and talk of all His wondrous works and devoutly praise them!

¹⁰ Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord!