The godly will rejoice in the Lord and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.
“The righteous will be happy to see the wicked destroyed, and the innocent will laugh in contempt.
I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.
Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.
The godly will rejoice when they see injustice avenged. They will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.
As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!