8. “For I, the lord, love justice.I hate robbery and wrongdoing.I will faithfully reward my people for their sufferingand make an everlasting covenant with them.
9. Their descendants will be recognizedand honored among the nations.Everyone will realize that they are a peoplethe lord has blessed.”
10. I am overwhelmed with joy in the lord my God!For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvationand draped me in a robe of righteousness.I am like a bridegroom dressed for his weddingor a bride with her jewels.
11. The Sovereign lord will show his justice to the nations of the world.Everyone will praise him!His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring,with plants springing up everywhere.