7
David destroyed his enemies on every side, and he despised the Philistines, his adversaries; he shattered their power, which has never recovered.
8
In everything he did, he gave thanks to the holy one, the Most High, with glorious words. He sang hymns with all his heart, and he loved his maker.
9
He appointed singers with harps before the altar to make sweet melody with their sounds.
10
He brought dignity to the festivals, and he adorned the whole cycle of sacred seasons, as they were praising God's holy name, and from early morning the sanctuary resounded.
11
The Lord took away David's sins, and he exalted his power forever. He established his kingdom by agreement; and a glorious throne in Israel.
Footnotes 1
[a].
LXXb adds and every day they offer praise with their songs.