Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

"I'm really convinced that the LORD has given you the land," she said, "because we're overwhelmed with fear of you. All the other inhabitants of the land are demoralized at your presence,

They answered, "Your servants have arrived from a very distant land, because of the reputation of the LORD your God, because we've heard a report about all that he did in Egypt,

AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM CYRUS, KING OF PERSIA

"The sound of fugitives and refugees will come from the land of Babylon to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, vengeance for his Temple.

Nebuchadnezzar spoke up and announced:

Afterward, King Darius wrote to all nations, nations, and languages who lived throughout his realm: "May great prosperity be yours!

Indeed, the earth will be filled with knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as water fills the sea."

I will declare thy greatness

It is good to give thanks to the LORD and to sing praise to your name, Most High;

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his gracious love, and for his awesome deeds for mankind.

General references

Your very own eyes saw all the great things that the LORD did."

Because you made me glad with your awesome deeds, LORD, I will sing for joy at the works of your hands.