24. We have seen crowds marchingto your place of worship,our God and King.
25. The singers come first,and then the musicians,surrounded by young womenplaying tambourines.
26. They come shouting,“People of Israel,praise the Lord God!”
27. The small tribe of Benjaminleads the way,followed by the leadersfrom Judah.Then come the leadersfrom Zebulun and Naphtali.
28. Our God, show your strength!Show us once again.
29. Then kings will bring giftsto your templein Jerusalem.
30. Punish that animalthat lives in the swamp!Punish that nationwhose leaders and peopleare like wild bulls.Make them come crawlingwith gifts of silver.Scatter those nationsthat enjoy making war.
31. Force the Egyptians to bringgifts of bronze;make the Ethiopians hurryto offer presents.
32. Now sing praises to God!Every kingdom on earth,sing to the Lord!
33. Praise the one who ridesacross the ancient skies;listen as he speakswith a mighty voice.
34. Tell about God's power!He is honoured in Israel,and he rules the skies.
35. The God of Israel is fearsomein his temple,and he makes us strong.Let's praise our God!