I will give you thanks as long as I live; I will raise my hands to you in prayer.

My soul will feast and be satisfied, and I will sing glad songs of praise to you.

I will shout for joy as I play for you; with my whole being I will sing because you have saved me.

They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.

They must thank him with sacrifices, and with songs of joy must tell all that he has done.

Be joyful there in his presence, together with your children, your servants, and the Levites who live in your towns; remember that the Levites will have no land of their own.

Be joyful in the LORD's presence, together with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. Do this at the one place of worship.

Enjoy it with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns.

The LORD blessed you in every way, but you would not serve him with glad and joyful hearts.

On the eighth day Solomon sent the people home. They all praised him and went home happy because of all the blessings that the LORD had given his servant David and his people Israel.

Day after day they met as a group in the Temple, and they had their meals together in their homes, eating with glad and humble hearts,

praising God, and enjoying the good will of all the people. And every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.

May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice!

My heart breaks when I remember the past, when I went with the crowds to the house of God and led them as they walked along, a happy crowd, singing and shouting praise to God.

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise.

Jehoshaphat led his troops back to Jerusalem in triumph, because the LORD had defeated their enemies.

When they reached the city, they marched to the Temple to the music of harps and trumpets.

King Hezekiah reestablished the organization of the priests and Levites, under which they each had specific duties. These included offering the burnt offerings and the fellowship offerings, taking part in the Temple worship, and giving praise and thanks in the various parts of the Temple.