1 Esdras 5:61

61 They sang psalms praising the Lord, repeating the refrain: "The goodness of the Lord and his glorious presence are with all Israel forever." ¹

1 Esdras 5:61 In-Context

59 the priests in their robes took their places with trumpets and other musical instruments in their hands, and the Levites of the clan of Asaph stood there with cymbals.

60 They praised the Lord and gave thanks to him according to the instructions handed down from the time of King David.

61 They sang psalms praising the Lord, repeating the refrain: "The goodness of the Lord and his glorious presence are with all Israel forever."

62 All the people blew trumpets and shouted with all their might, praising the Lord because the Temple was being rebuilt.

63 Some of the older priests, Levites, and heads of clans had seen the first Temple, and when they came and saw the building of this Temple, they cried and wailed.

Cross References

• 1. 5.611 Chronicles 16.34;2 Chronicles 5.11-14;Psalms 100.5; 106.1; 118.1; 136.1;Jeremiah 33.11.