8. Jerusalem has heard and rejoiced,and all the towns of Judah are gladbecause of your justice, O lord!
9. For you, O lord, are supreme over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.
10. You who love the lord, hate evil!He protects the lives of his godly peopleand rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11. Light shines on the godly,and joy on those whose hearts are right.
12. May all who are godly rejoice in the lordand praise his holy name!