Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

That will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”