They sing to the accompaniment of tambourine and harp, and make merry to the sound of the flute.

When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm,

the voices of the nobles fell silent, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.

My harp is used for mourning and my flute for the sound of weeping.

“Indeed, you have said in my hearing (I heard the sound of the words!):

Can you raise your voice to the clouds so that a flood of water covers you?

to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

The Lord’s shout strikes with flaming fire.

Praise our God, you nations! Loudly proclaim his praise!

However, God heard; he listened to my prayer.

O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!

Sing to the Lord accompanied by a harp, accompanied by a harp and the sound of music!

Because of the anxiety that makes me groan, my bones protrude from my skin.

They grumbled in their tents; they did not obey the Lord.

Listen to me because of your loyal love! O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!

Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

The Lover to His Beloved: O you who stay in the gardens, my companions are listening attentively for your voice; let me be the one to hear it!