New King James Version | International Standard Version |
1Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. | 1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all of my heart in the assembled congregation of the upright. |
2The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them. | 2Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them. |
3His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever. | 3Splendid and glorious are his awesome deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. |
4He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. | 4He is remembered for his awesome deeds; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. |
5He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. | 5He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. |
6He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations. | 6He revealed his mighty deeds to his people by giving them a country of their own. |
7The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure. | 7Whatever he does is reliable and just, and all his precepts are trustworthy, |
8They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness. | 8sustained through all eternity, and fashioned in both truth and righteousness. |
9He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name. | 9He sent deliverance to his people; he ordained his covenant to last forever; his name is holy and awesome. |
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. | 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever. |
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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