NET Bible | International Standard Version |
1Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation. | 1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all of my heart in the assembled congregation of the upright. |
2The LORD's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them. | 2Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them. |
3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever. | 3Splendid and glorious are his awesome deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. |
4He does amazing things that will be remembered; the LORD is merciful and compassionate. | 4He is remembered for his awesome deeds; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. |
5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant. | 5He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. |
6He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations. | 6He revealed his mighty deeds to his people by giving them a country of their own. |
7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable. | 7Whatever he does is reliable and just, and all his precepts are trustworthy, |
8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out. | 8sustained through all eternity, and fashioned in both truth and righteousness. |
9He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome. | 9He sent deliverance to his people; he ordained his covenant to last forever; his name is holy and awesome. |
10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever. | 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever. |
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