^11-13 (A) The priests of every group had gone through the ceremony to make themselves clean and acceptable to the Lord. The Levite musicians, including Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives, were wearing robes of fine linen. They were standing on the east side of the altar, playing cymbals, small harps, and other stringed instruments. One hundred and twenty priests were with these musicians, and they were blowing trumpets.

They were praising the Lord by playing music and singing:

Suddenly a cloud filled the temple as the priests were leaving the holy place.

^3 (A) When the crowd of people saw the fire and the Lord's glory, they knelt down and worshiped the Lord. They prayed:

^11 (A) They praised the Lord and gave thanks as they took turns singing:

Everyone started shouting and praising the Lord because work on the foundation of the temple had begun.

A Nation Asks for Forgiveness

BOOK V

(Psalms 107–150)

The Lord Is Good to His People

The Lord Is Always Merciful

God's Love Never Fails

^11 (A) happy voices and the sounds of parties and wedding celebrations. And when people come to my temple to offer sacrifices to thank me, you will hear them say:

The land will once again be productive.