On that day large numbers of sacrifices were offered. The people were glad because God had given them great joy. The women and children were also very happy. The joyful sound in Jerusalem could be heard far away.

那日，众人献大祭而欢乐；因为神使他们大大欢乐，连妇女带孩童也都欢乐，甚至耶路撒冷中的欢声听到远处。

那日，众人献上丰盛的祭物，并且欢乐，因为上帝使他们大大欢乐，连妇女带孩童也都欢乐，甚至从远处都可听到耶路撒冷的欢声。

那日，众人献上丰盛的祭物，并且欢乐，因为神使他们大大欢乐，连妇女带孩童也都欢乐，甚至从远处都可听到耶路撒冷的欢声。

那天，众人献上许多祭物，满心欢喜，因为上帝赐给他们极大的喜乐，连妇孺也都欢喜，以致耶路撒冷的欢声远处可闻。

那一天，众人献上极大的祭祀，而且非常欢乐，因为神使他们大大欢乐；连妇女和孩童也都欢乐；耶路撒冷欢乐的声音在老远的地方都可以听见。

那日，眾人獻大祭而歡樂；因為神使他們大大歡樂，連婦女帶孩童也都歡樂，甚至耶路撒冷中的歡聲聽到遠處。

那日，眾人獻上豐盛的祭物，並且歡樂，因為上帝使他們大大歡樂，連婦女帶孩童也都歡樂，甚至從遠處都可聽到耶路撒冷的歡聲。

那日，眾人獻上豐盛的祭物，並且歡樂，因為神使他們大大歡樂，連婦女帶孩童也都歡樂，甚至從遠處都可聽到耶路撒冷的歡聲。

那天，眾人獻上許多祭物，滿心歡喜，因為上帝賜給他們極大的喜樂，連婦孺也都歡喜，以致耶路撒冷的歡聲遠處可聞。

那一天，眾人獻上極大的祭祀，而且非常歡樂，因為神使他們大大歡樂；連婦女和孩童也都歡樂；耶路撒冷歡樂的聲音在老遠的地方都可以聽見。

那一天眾人宰獻了大祭，歡喜快樂；因為上帝使他們大大歡樂；連婦女帶孩童也都歡樂；甚至耶路撒冷中的歡聲都聽到遠處。

是日民獻大祭、喜樂不勝、蓋上帝使之懽忻、婦孺亦悅、耶路撒冷歡聲、聞於遠處、○

是日耶路撒冷民欣欣然、多獻祭品、蓋上帝使民及妻孥、喜樂不勝、兆姓歡聲、聞於遠邇。

是日、眾獻大祭、無不喜樂、蓋天主使之喜樂不勝、婦女孩提亦皆喜樂、耶路撒冷民喜樂之聲、聞於遠處、○

And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away.

And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. And the joy of Jerusalem was heard far away.

Many sacrifices were offered on that joyous day, for God had given the people cause for great joy. The women and children also participated in the celebration, and the joy of the people of Jerusalem could be heard far away.

On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy. The women and children also celebrated, and Jerusalem’s rejoicing was heard far away.

and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, and the women and children rejoiced as well, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from far away.

Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and the children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off.

And they offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy. The women and children also celebrated, and Jerusalem’s rejoicing was heard far away.

Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

And on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard from far away.

They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women and the children also rejoiced; so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even far away.

Lord, you make me glad by your deeds. I sing for joy about what you have done.

The ark of the Lord’ s covenant law was brought into the camp. Then all the Israelites shouted so loudly that the ground shook.

No one could tell the difference between the shouts of joy and the sounds of weeping. That’s because the people made so much noise. The sound was heard far away.

All the men of Judah stood there in front of the Lord. Their wives, children and little ones were with them.

There were large numbers of burnt offerings, along with the drink offerings and the fat from the friendship offerings. They were offered along with the burnt offerings. So the service of the Lord’ s temple was started up again.Hezekiah and all the people were filled with joy. That’s because everything had been done so quickly. God had provided for his people in a wonderful way.

Praise him, you kings of the earth and all nations. Praise him, all you princes and rulers on earth.Praise him, young men and women. Praise him, old men and children.Let them praise the name of the Lord. His name alone is honored. His glory is higher than the earth and the heavens.

The chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did. They also saw the children in the temple courtyard shouting,“ Hosanna to the Son of David!” But when they saw all this, they became angry.

You must also blow the trumpets when you are happy. Blow them at your appointed feasts. Blow them at your New Moon feasts. Blow them when you sacrifice your burnt offerings. Blow them when you sacrifice your friendship offerings. They will remind me of you. I am the Lord your God.”

Then I will win the battle over my enemies who are all around me. At his holy tent I will offer my sacrifice with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to the Lord.

They will be the sounds of joy and gladness. The voices of brides and grooms will fill the streets. And the voices of those who bring thank offerings to my house will be heard there. They will say,“‘ Give thanks to the Lord who rules over all, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever.’ That’s because I will bless this land with great success again. It will be as it was before,” says the Lord.

Aaron’s sister Miriam was a prophet. She took a tambourine in her hand. All the women followed her. They played tambourines and danced.Miriam sang to them,“ Sing to the Lord. He is greatly honored. He has thrown Pharaoh’s horses and chariot drivers into the Red Sea.”

The Lord your God will choose a special place. He will put his Name there. That’s where you must bring everything I command you to bring. That includes your burnt offerings and sacrifices. It includes your special gifts and a tenth of everything you produce. It also includes all the things of value that you promised to give to the Lord.Be filled with joy there in the sight of the Lord your God. Your children should also be joyful. So should your male and female servants. And so should the Levites from your towns. The Levites won’t receive any part of the land as their share.

The next day they offered sacrifices to the Lord. They brought burnt offerings to him. They sacrificed 1,000 bulls, 1,000 rams and 1,000 male lambs. They also brought the required drink offerings. And they offered many other sacrifices for the whole community of Israel.They ate and drank with great joy that day. They did it in front of the Lord. Then they announced a second time that Solomon was king. He was the son of David. They anointed Solomon in front of the Lord. They anointed him to be ruler. They also anointed Zadok to be priest.

That’s the way it is with you. Now it’s your time to be sad. But I will see you again. Then you will be full of joy. And no one will take away your joy.

But if he remains silent, who can judge him? If he turns his face away, who can see him? He rules over individual people and nations alike.

King Solomon sacrificed 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep and goats. So the king and all the people set the temple of God apart.The priests and Levites took their positions. The Levites played the Lord’ s musical instruments. King David had made them for praising the Lord. They were used when he gave thanks to the Lord. He said,“ His faithful love continues forever.” Across from where the Levites were, the priests blew their trumpets. All the people of Israel were standing.Solomon set the middle area of the courtyard apart to the Lord. It was in front of the Lord’ s temple. There Solomon sacrificed burnt offerings. He also sacrificed the fat of the friendship offerings there. He did it there because the bronze altar he had made couldn’t hold it all. It couldn’t hold the burnt offerings, the grain offerings and the fat parts.

“ Be glad along with Jerusalem, all you who love her. Be filled with joy because of her. Take great delight in her, all you who mourn over her.You will nurse at her comforting breasts. And you will be satisfied. You will drink until you are full. And you will delight in her rich and plentiful supply.”The Lord continues,“ I will cause peace to flow over her like a river. I will make the wealth of nations sweep over her like a flooding stream. You will nurse and be carried in her arms. You will play on her lap.As a mother comforts her child, I will comfort you. You will find comfort in Jerusalem.”When you see that happen, your hearts will be filled with joy. Just as grass grows quickly, you will succeed. The Lord will show his power to those who serve him. But he will pour out his anger on his enemies.

You turned my loud crying into dancing. You removed my clothes of sadness and dressed me with joy.So my heart will sing your praises. I can’t keep silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever.

Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned to Jerusalem. They were filled with joy. Jehoshaphat led them. The Lord had made them happy because all their enemies were dead.

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.

Some of the people went ahead of him, and some followed. They all shouted,“ Hosanna to the Son of David!”“ Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”( Psalm 118:26)“ Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

The Lord gives me strength. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. My heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart jumps for joy. With my song I praise him.

He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.

Then young women will dance and be glad. And so will the men, young and old alike. I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will comfort them. And I will give them joy instead of sorrow.

Then Solomon sent the people home. It was the 23rd day of the seventh month. The people were glad. Their hearts were full of joy. That’s because the Lord had done good things for David and Solomon and his people Israel.

Is anyone among you in trouble? Then that person should pray. Is anyone among you happy? Then that person should sing songs of praise.