Psalm 81:1–10 | Liturgical Calendar

1

Sing we merrily unto God our strength *

make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob.

2

Take the psalm, bring hither the tabret *

the merry harp with the lute.

3

Blow up the trumpet in the new-moon *

even in the time appointed, and upon our solemn feast-day.

4

For this was made a statute for Israel *

and a law of the God of Jacob.

5

This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony *

when he came out of the land of Egypt, and had heard a strange language.

6

I eased his shoulder from the burden *

and his hands were delivered from making the pots.

7

Thou calledst upon me in troubles, and I delivered thee *

and heard thee what time as the storm fell upon thee.

8

I proved thee also *

at the waters of strife.

9

Hear, O my people, and I will assure thee, O Israel *

if thou wilt hearken unto me,

10

There shall no strange god be in thee *

neither shalt thou worship any other god.