7
For he wiped out his enemies on every side, and annihilated his adversaries the Philistines; he crushed their power to our own day.
8
In all that he did he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, proclaiming his 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 festivals, 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 forever; he gave him a covenant of kingship and a glorious throne in Israel.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [and daily they sing his praises]
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