1That which was from the start, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life:

2For the life was shown; and we have seen and do bear witness, and declare to you the life eternal, which was with the Father, and has appeared to us:

3That which we have seen and have heard, we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us, and our fellowship may be with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

4And these things we write to you, that you may rejoice, and your joy may be full.

1For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.

2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

5The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

6The heavens told his righteousness: and all people saw his glory.

11Light is risen to the righteous, and joy to the right of heart.

12Rejoice, you righteous, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.