1
She is the book of the commandments of God, the law that endures forever. All who hold her fast will live, and those who forsake her will die.
2
Turn, O Jacob, and take her; walk toward the shining of her light.
3
Do not give your glory to another, or your advantages to an alien people.
4
Happy are we, O Israel, for we know what is pleasing to God.
5
Take courage, my people, who perpetuate Israel's name!
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, 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.