7
For he wiped out his enemies on every side, and annihilated his adversaries the Philistines; he crushed their power even to this day.
8
In all that he did he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, with ascriptions of glory; he sang praise with all his heart, and he loved his Maker.
9
He placed singers before the altar, to make sweet melody with their voices.
10
He gave beauty to the feasts, and arranged their times throughout the year, while they praised God's holy name, and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.
11
The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his power for ever; he gave him the covenant of kings and a throne of glory in Israel.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.