5. Asaph was appointed leader, with Zechariah as his assistant. Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed Edom, and Jeiel were to play harps. Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
6. and two priests, Benaiah and Jahaziel, were to blow trumpets regularly in front of the Covenant Box.
7. It was then that David first gave Asaph and his fellow-Levites the responsibility for singing praises to the Lord.
8. Give thanks to the Lord, proclaim his greatness;tell the nations what he has done.
9. Sing praise to the Lord;tell the wonderful things he has done.
10. Be glad that we belong to him;let all who worship him rejoice!
11. Go to the Lord for help,and worship him continually.
14. The Lord is our God;his commands are for all the world.