Then when you swear by my name, saying, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ you could do so with truth, justice, and righteousness. Then you would be a blessing to the nations of the world, and all people would come and praise my name.”

Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For though I was poor and needy, he rescued me from my oppressors.

Now this is what the Lord says: “Sing with joy for Israel. Shout for the greatest of nations! Shout out with praise and joy: ‘Save your people, O Lord, the remnant of Israel!’

A Hymn of Praise to the Lord

The Lord made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens.