8. In everything he did, he gave thanksto the holy one, the Most High,with glorious words.He sang hymns with all his heart,and he loved his maker.
9. He appointed singers with harpsbefore the altarto make sweet melody with their sounds.
10. He brought dignity to the festivals,and he adorned the whole cycleof sacred seasons,as they were praising God’s holy name,and from early morningthe sanctuary resounded.
11. The Lord took away David’s sins,and he exalted his power forever.He established his kingdom by agreement;and a glorious throne in Israel.
12. After David a well-instructed son arose,and because of David,he enjoyed a large kingdom.
13. Solomon reigned at a time of peace.God gave him tranquillity on every side,so that he might build a housefor God’s nameand prepare a sanctuarythat would last forever.
14. How wise you were in your youth!You were filledlike a river with understanding.
15. Your spirit filled the earth,and you were full of puzzling proverbs.
16. Your name reached faraway islands,and you were dearly loved because of your peaceful rule.
17. Countries marveled at youon account of your songs, parables, proverbs, and teachings.
18. In the Lord God’s name,who is called God over Israel,you collected gold like tin,and you amassed silver like lead.
19. You gave yourself to women,and you were subduedby your own body.
20. You brought disgrace on your honor,and you polluted your offspring,so that you brought punishmentupon your childrenand caused painbecause of your foolishness.