certain that earlier Scripture has been reinterpreted and applied to the circumstances of the Chronicler’s time. It is therefore mistaken to try to ‘correct’ the text in the light of that found in the Psalter, as for instance in the RSV. The psalm’s structure is based on its three constituent parts. The original pieces, however, have been welded together into an organic whole to form a new hymn of praise, as is evident from at least two factors. Regular introductions are provided for each section