And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because [he is] good, for his mercy [endureth] for ever 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.
Ver. 11. And they sang together by course] Amant alterna Camaenae. Antiphonies are of ancient use.
In praising and giving thanks] Men praise God for his excellencies, thank him for his benefits.
Because he is good] So they sang David's Psalms, a good warrant for us so to do. Heretofore happy were they held that could sound out aliquid Davidicum :now some have found out new inventions.