¹⁵ Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
    for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.

³ They did not conquer the land with their swords;
    it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory.
It was your right hand and strong arm
    and the blinding light from your face that helped them,
    for you loved them.

²⁸ You have shown me the way of life,
    and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.’^[a]

⁷ How beautiful on the mountains
    are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
    the news that the God of Israel^[a] reigns!
⁸ The watchmen shout and sing with joy,
    for before their very eyes
    they see the Lord returning to Jerusalem.^[b]

¹ Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!

⁶ Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
    Let your face smile on us, Lord.

³ when he lit up the way before me
    and I walked safely through the darkness.

²¹ No misfortune is in his plan for Jacob;
    no trouble is in store for Israel.
For the Lord their God is with them;
    he has been proclaimed their king.