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.
10 Give thanks to the Lord with righteousness,and bless the King of the ages,so that your tabernacle may be rebuilt in you with joy.May he gladden within you all who are captives;may he cherish within you all who are distressedfor all generations to come.
11 A bright light will shine to the limits of the earth.Many nations will come to you from afar,And inhabitants of all the ends of the earthto your holy name,Bearing in their hands gifts for the King of heaven.Generation after generation will offer joyful worship in you;your name will be great forever and ever.
12 Cursed be all who despise you and revile you;cursed be all who hate you and speak a harsh word against you;cursed be all who destroy youand pull down your walls,And all who overthrow your towersand set fire to your homes.But blessed forever be all those who respect you.