At that time, God’s light shined above me\par so I could walk through the darkness—\par \{God showed me the right way to live\}.\par
Psalm 89:15 - Easy To Read Version God, your loyal followers are truly happy.\par They live in the light of your kindness.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are the people who know the joyful sound [who understand and appreciate the spiritual blessings symbolized by the feasts]; they walk, O Lord, in the light and favor of Your countenance! American Standard Version (1901) Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance. Common English Bible The people who know the celebratory shout are truly happy! They walk in the light of your presence, LORD! Catholic Public Domain Version We have been rejoicing, because of the days in which you humbled us, because of the years in which we saw evils. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version We have rejoiced for the days in which thou hast humbled us: for the years in which we have seen evils. |
At that time, God’s light shined above me\par so I could walk through the darkness—\par \{God showed me the right way to live\}.\par
Many people say,\par “Who will show us \{God’s\} goodness?\par Lord, let us see your shining face!”\par
It was not our father’s swords\par that took the land.\par It was not their strong arms\par that made them winners.\par It was because you were with our fathers.\par God, your great power saved our fathers.\par Why? Because you loved them!\par
In the morning the grass grows,\par and in the evening it is dry and dying.\par
Thick dark clouds surround the Lord.\par Goodness and justice make his kingdom strong.\par
When the king is happy, life will be better for everyone. If the king is pleased with you, then it will be like spring rain falling from a cloud.
On the Day of Atonement, [423] you must blow a ram’s horn. That will be on the tenth day of the seventh month. You must blow the ram’s horn through the whole country.
Judah, look!\par Look there, coming over the mountains.\par Here comes a messenger\par bringing good news!\par He says there is peace!\par Judah, celebrate your special holidays.\par Judah, do the things you promised.\par Those worthless people\par will not come through\par and attack you again!\par Why? Because all those bad people\par have been destroyed!\par
Also you should blow these trumpets for your special meetings, new moon days, and all your happy times together. Blow the trumpets when you give your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. This will be a special way for the Lord your God to remember you. I command you to do this; I am the Lord your God.”
God saw no wrong in Jacob’s people. God saw no sin in the people of Israel. The Lord is their God, and he is with them. The Great King is with them!
You taught me how to live.\par You will come close to me\par and give me great joy.’\par \i (Psalm 16:8-11)\i0 \par
And before a person can go and tell them, that person must be sent. Like the Scriptures {\cf2\super [107]} say, “Beautiful are the feet of those people that come to tell good news.” {\cf2\super [108]}
But I ask, “Did people not hear \{the Good News\}?” Yes, they heard—\{like the Scripture {\cf2\super [111]} says\}: