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He came and received the scroll from the right hand of the one who sat on the throne. When he took it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each of the elders held a harp and gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the holy ones. They sang a new hymn:

“Worthy are you to receive the scroll
    and to break open its seals,
    for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God
    those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation.

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He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne.(A) And when he had taken it, the four living creatures(B) and the twenty-four elders(C) fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp(D) and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers(E) of God’s people. And they sang a new song, saying:(F)

“You are worthy(G) to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood(H) you purchased(I) for God
    persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.(J)

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