NET Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
1Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD, | 1Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, you servants of the LORD |
2who serve in the LORD's temple, in the courts of the temple of our God. | 2who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. |
3Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant! | 3Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for it is delightful. |
4Indeed, the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession. | 4For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his treasured possession. |
5Yes, I know the LORD is great, and our Lord is superior to all gods. | 5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is greater than all gods. |
6He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths. | 6The LORD does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths. |
7He causes the clouds to arise from the end of the earth, makes lightning bolts accompany the rain, and brings the wind out of his storehouses. | 7He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings the wind from his storehouses. |
8He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals. | 8He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both people and animals. |
9He performed awesome deeds and acts of judgment in your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants. | 9He sent signs and wonders against you, Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his officials. |
10He defeated many nations, and killed mighty kings-- | 10He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: |
11Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan. | 11Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. |
12He gave their land as an inheritance, as an inheritance to Israel his people. | 12He gave their land as an inheritance, an inheritance to his people Israel. |
13O LORD, your name endures, your reputation, O LORD, lasts. | 13LORD, your name endures forever, your reputation, LORD, through all generations. |
14For the LORD vindicates his people, and has compassion on his servants. | 14For the LORD will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants. |
15The nations' idols are made of silver and gold, they are man-made. | 15The idols of the nations are of silver and gold, made by human hands. |
16They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see, | 16They have mouths but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. |
17and ears, but cannot hear. Indeed, they cannot breathe. | 17They have ears but cannot hear; indeed, there is no breath in their mouths. |
18Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them. | 18Those who make them are just like them, as are all who trust in them. |
19O family of Israel, praise the LORD! O family of Aaron, praise the LORD! | 19House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD! |
20O family of Levi, praise the LORD! You loyal followers of the LORD, praise the LORD! | 20House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD! |
21The LORD deserves praise in Zion--he who dwells in Jerusalem. Praise the LORD! | 21Blessed be the LORD from Zion; he dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
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