David, wearing only a linen cloth around his waist, danced with all his might to honor the LORD.

And so he and all the Israelites took the Covenant Box up to Jerusalem with shouts of joy and the sound of trumpets.

God will open the way for them and lead them out of exile. They will break out of the city gates and go free. Their king, the LORD himself, will lead them out.

On our behalf Jesus has gone in there before us and has become a high priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek.

Hannah prayed: "The LORD has filled my heart with joy; how happy I am because of what he has done! I laugh at my enemies; how joyful I am because God has helped me!

That day many sacrifices were offered, and the people were full of joy because God had made them very happy. The women and the children joined in the celebration, and the noise they all made could be heard for miles.

Then we will shout for joy over your victory and celebrate your triumph by praising our God. May the LORD answer all your requests.

I praise you, LORD, because you have saved me and kept my enemies from gloating over me.

They will reach Jerusalem with gladness, singing and shouting for joy. They will be happy forever, forever free from sorrow and grief.

Those whom you have rescued will reach Jerusalem with gladness, singing and shouting for joy. They will be happy forever, forever free from sorrow and grief.

Be glad, heaven, because of her destruction! Be glad, God's people and the apostles and prophets! For God has condemned her for what she did to you!