Isaiah 26:2

26:2 Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter –

one that remains trustworthy.

Exodus 19:6

19:6 and you will be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you will speak to the Israelites.”

Exodus 33:13

33:13 Now if I have found favor in your sight, show me your way, that I may know you, that I may continue to find favor in your sight. And see that this nation is your people.”

Psalms 33:12

33:12 How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,

the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

Psalms 106:5

106:5 so I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones,

rejoice along with your nation,

and boast along with the people who belong to you.

Psalms 147:20

147:20 He has not done so with any other nation;

they are not aware of his regulations.

Praise the Lord!

Psalms 147:1

Psalm 147

147:1 Praise the Lord,

for it is good to sing praises to our God!

Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!

Psalms 2:9

2:9 You will break them with an iron scepter;

you will smash them like a potter’s jar!’”