Mattaniah, the son of Mica and grandson of Zabdi, a descendant of Asaph. He led the Temple choir in singing the prayer of thanksgiving. Bakbukiah, who was Mattaniah's assistant. Abda, the son of Shammua and grandson of Galal, a descendant of Jeduthun.

This is a prayer of the prophet Habakkuk:

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.

Mary said, "My heart praises the Lord;

my soul is glad because of God my Savior,

because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me. His name is holy;

He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away with empty hands.

He has remembered to show mercy to Abraham and to all his descendants forever!"

But that is not all; we rejoice because of what God has done through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has now made us God's friends.

It is we, not they, who have received the true circumcision, for we worship God by means of his Spirit and rejoice in our life in union with Christ Jesus. We do not put any trust in external ceremonies.

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

You love him, although you have not seen him, and you believe in him, although you do not now see him. So you rejoice with a great and glorious joy which words cannot express,

The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.

You give us great victories; in your love you make us triumphant.

You have made me as strong as a wild ox; you have blessed me with happiness.

He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated.

He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.

He has provided for us a mighty Savior, a descendant of his servant David.

Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: "I will sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory; he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.

Miriam sang for them: "Sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory; he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea."

On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

Praise the LORD! The Israelites were determined to fight; the people gladly volunteered.

Help me to speak, Lord, and I will praise you.

All day long I praise you and proclaim your glory.

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!

that I may stand before the people of Jerusalem and tell them all the things for which I praise you. I will rejoice because you saved me.

I rely on your constant love; I will be glad, because you will rescue me.

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

Then I will be glad because of the LORD; I will be happy because he saved me.

The LORD makes me powerful and strong; he has saved me.

God is my savior; I will trust him and not be afraid. The LORD gives me power and strength; he is my savior.

As fresh water brings joy to the thirsty, so God's people rejoice when he saves them."

I will still be joyful and glad, because the LORD God is my savior.