1 And Tobit wrote a prayer for rejoicing, and said,
2 For he scourges, and shows mercy.
3 Give thanks to him before the Gentiles, all you children of Israel!
4 Declare his greatness, there.
5 He will scourge us for our iniquities, and will again show mercy,
6 If you turn to him with your whole heart and with your whole soul,
7 I exalt my God.
8 Let all men speak,
9 O Jerusalem, the holy city,
10 Give thanks to the Lord with goodness,
11 Many nations will come from afar to the name of the Lord God
12 All those who hate you are cursed.
13 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for the sons of the righteous;
14 Oh blessed are those who love you.
15 Let my soul bless God the great King.
16 For Jerusalem will be built with sapphires, emeralds, and precious stones;
17 The streets of Jerusalem will be paved with beryl, carbuncle, and stones of Ophir.
18 All her streets will say, “Hallelujah!”