Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our God; it is good and pleasant to praise him.
But many of the older priests, Levites, and family leaders who had seen the first Temple cried when they saw the foundation of this Temple. Most of the other people were shouting with joy.
Praise the Lord, because he is good; sing praises to him, because it is pleasant.
Sing to the Lord, you who do what is right; honest people should praise him.
When I remember these things, I speak with a broken heart. I used to walk with the crowd and lead them to God’s Temple with songs of praise.
It is good to praise you, Lord, to sing praises to God Most High.
It is good to tell of your love in the morning and of your loyalty at night.