New King James Version | NET Bible |
1Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. | 1Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation. |
2The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them. | 2The LORD's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them. |
3His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever. | 3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever. |
4He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. | 4He does amazing things that will be remembered; the LORD is merciful and compassionate. |
5He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. | 5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant. |
6He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations. | 6He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations. |
7The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure. | 7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable. |
8They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness. | 8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out. |
9He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name. | 9He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed 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. | 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. |
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