When it goes wellwith the righteous,the cityrejoices,And when the wickedperish,there is joyfulshouting.
So allthe peopleof the landrejoicedand the citywas quiet.For they had putAthaliahto deathwith the swordat the king'shouse.
She looked,and behold,the kingwas standingby his pillarat the entrance,and the captainsand the trumpeters[were] besidethe king.And allthe peopleof the landrejoicedand blewtrumpets,the singerswith [their] musicalinstrumentsleadingthe praise.Then Athaliahtoreher clothesand said,"Treason!Treason!"
So allof the peopleof the landrejoicedand the citywas quiet.For they had putAthaliahto deathwith the sword.
"[Men] will claptheir handsat him And will hisshim from his place.
Miriamansweredthem, "Singto the LORD,for He is highlyexalted;The horseand his riderHe has hurledinto the sea."
By the blessingof the uprighta cityis exalted,But by the mouthof the wickedit is torndown.
When the righteoustriumph,there is greatglory,But when the wickedrise,menhidethemselves.
When the wickedrise,menhidethemselves; But when they perish,the righteousincrease.
When the righteousincrease,the peoplerejoice,But when a wickedmanrules,peoplegroan.
"Then heavenand earthand allthat is in them Will shoutfor joyoverBabylon,For the destroyerswill cometo her from the north,"Declaresthe LORD.
"Thuslet allYour enemiesperish,O LORD;But let those who loveHim be like the risingof the sunin its might."And the landwas undisturbedfor fortyyears.
