7. They were terribly insultedand horribly ill-treated;now they will be greatly blessedand joyful for ever.
8. I, the Lord, love justice!But I hate robberyand injustice.My people, I solemnly promiseto reward youwith an eternal agreement.
9. Your descendants will be knownin every nation.All who see them will realizethat they have been blessed,by me, the Lord.
10. I celebrate and shoutbecause of my Lord God.His saving power and justiceare the very clothes I wear.They are more beautifulthan the jewellery wornby a bride or a groom.
11. The Lord will bring aboutjustice and praisein every nation on earth,like flowers bloomingin a garden.