1 Be happy and shout to Godwho makes us strong!Shout praises to the Godof Jacob.
2 Sing as you play tambourinesand the lovely soundingstringed instruments.
3 Sound the trumpets and startthe New Moon Festival.We must also celebratewhen the moon is full.
4 This is the law in Israel,and it was given to usby the God of Jacob.
5 The descendants of Josephwere told to obey it,when God led them outfrom the land of Egypt.In a language unknown to me,I heard someone say:
6 “I lifted the burdenfrom your shoulderand took the heavy basketfrom your hands.