3 Give thanks to him, you Israelites, in the presence of the nations,for though he has scattered you among them,
4 even there recount his greatness.Exalt him before every living being,because he is your Lord, and he is your God,our Father and God forever and ever!
5 He will afflict you for your iniquities,but will have mercy on all of you.He will gather you from all the nationsamong whom you have been scattered.
6 When you turn back to him with all your heart,and with all your soul do what is right before him,Then he will turn to you,and will hide his face from you no longer.Now consider what he has done for you,and give thanks with full voice.Bless the Lord of righteousness,and exalt the King of the ages.In the land of my captivity I give thanks,and declare his power and majesty to a sinful nation.According to your heart do what is right before him:perhaps there will be pardon for you.
7 As for me, I exalt my God,my soul exalts the King of heaven,and rejoices all the days of my life.Let all sing praise to his greatness,
8 let all speak and give thanks in Jerusalem.
9 Jerusalem, holy city,he will afflict you for the works of your hands,but will again pity the children of the righteous.