8 In everything he did, he gave thanksto 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 harpsbefore the altarto make sweet melody with their sounds.
10 He brought dignity to the festivals,and he adorned the whole cycleof sacred seasons,as they were praising God’s holy name,and from early morningthe 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.
12 After David a well-instructed son arose,and because of David,he enjoyed a large kingdom.
13 Solomon reigned at a time of peace.God gave him tranquillity on every side,so that he might build a housefor God’s nameand prepare a sanctuarythat would last forever.
14 How wise you were in your youth!You were filledlike a river with understanding.