From the tents of God's people come shouts of victory: “The LORD is powerful!
You are strong and mighty!
You will give us victory and crush our enemies.
With the tremendous force of your right arm, our LORD, you crushed your enemies.
The Lord has used his powerful arm to scatter those who are proud.
Sing a new song to the LORD! He has worked miracles, and with his own powerful arm, he has won the victory.
The heavens should be happy with God's people and apostles and prophets. God has punished her for them.”
They were very glad that they had put their faith in God. After this, the jailer took Paul and Silas to his home and gave them something to eat.
I, the LORD God, will give food and drink to my servants, and they will celebrate. But all of you sinners will go hungry and thirsty, overcome with disgrace.
They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy.
But let your people be happy and celebrate because of you.
Their strength and weapons were not what won the land and gave them victory! You loved them and fought with your powerful arm and your shining glory.
And so your good people should celebrate and shout.
and ride out in splendour! Win victories for truth and mercy and justice. Do fearsome things with your powerful arm.
No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs.
Our LORD, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your kindness.
The LORD has done many wonderful things! Everyone who is pleased with God's marvellous deeds will keep them in mind.