¹¹ And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, "For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel."And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.

¹¹ With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord : "He is so good! His faithful love for Israel endures forever!" Then all the people gave a great shout, praising the Lord because the foundation of the Lord 's Temple had been laid.

¹¹ They sang antiphonally praise and thanksgiving to God: Yes! God is good! Oh yes - he'll never quit loving Israel!