6. When you turn to himwith all your heart and your all beingto act sincerely before him,then he will turn to you and neverhide his face from you again.And now, look at whathe has done for you,and acknowledge himin everything you say.Praise the Lord of righteousness,and exalt the king of the ages!I will acknowledge him in the land where I am a captiveand make known his powerand greatness to a sinful nation.So turn around, you sinners,and act justly before him.Who knows?Perhaps he will want you backand show you mercy.
7. My soul exalts my God,the king of heaven,and my soul will rejoiceall the days of my life.
8. Praise the Lord, all you chosen ones,and let everyonepraise his greatness.Let them speak through psalms,use your days for rejoicing,and acknowledge him.
9. He has punished you, Jerusalem, holy city,because of the deeds of your hands.
10. Acknowledge the Lord in goodness,and praise the Lord of ages!Then your dwelling will be rebuiltfor you with joy.He will bring joy toall the captives among you,and he will love for all eternityall those who have been subjugated.
11. A bright light will shine forthinto the farthest corners of the earth.Many nations will come to youfrom afar,and inhabitants from all the endsof the earth will cometo your holy name.They will bear gifts in their handsfor the king of heaven.Generation after generationwill give joyful worship to youand honor your name forever and always.
12. May all who have despised youand slandered you be cursed!Cursed are all who hate you and all who speak a harsh word against you.But all who revere youwill be blessed for eternity.
13. Rejoice then and be gladfor the children of the righteous,for all will be gathered togetherand praise the eternal Lord.
14. Favored by God are those who love you,favored are those who rejoicewhen you are at peace,and favored are all the peoplewho grieve when you are afflicted,for they will rejoice over youand will see all your joy forever.
15. I praise the Lord, the great king!