The leaders sing, “Praise God among all those who worship him. Praise the Lord in the community of Israel.”
Let them honor him among his people who gather for worship. Let them praise him in the meeting of the elders.
Praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord with all my heart. I will praise him where honest people gather for worship.
My feet stand on level ground. In the whole community I will praise the Lord.
As they make music they will sing, “Zion, all our blessings come from you.”
Aaron’s sister Miriam was a prophet. She took a tambourine in her hand. All the women followed her. They played tambourines and danced.
Should your springs pour out into the streets? Should your streams of water pour out in public places?
People of Jacob, listen to me. You are called by the name of Israel. You come from the family line of Judah. You make promises in the name of the Lord. You pray to Israel’s God. But you aren’t honest. You don’t mean what you say.
So Israel will live in safety. Jacob will live secure in a land that has grain and fresh wine. There the heavens drop their dew.