Christian Standard Bible | NET Bible |
1Hallelujah! I will praise the LORD with all my 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 LORD's works are great, studied by all who delight in them. | 2The LORD's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them. |
3All that he does is splendid and majestic; his righteousness endures forever. | 3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever. |
4He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and compassionate. | 4He does amazing things that will be remembered; the LORD is merciful and compassionate. |
5He has provided food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. | 5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant. |
6He has shown his people the power of his works by giving them the inheritance 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 truth and justice; all his instructions are trustworthy. | 7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable. |
8They are established forever and ever, enacted in truth and in uprightness. | 8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out. |
9He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring. | 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; all who follow his instructions have good insight. 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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