Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.