New International Version | New Living Translation |
1Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. | 1Praise the LORD! I will thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. |
2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. | 2How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them. |
3Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. | 3Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. |
4He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. | 4He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our LORD! |
5He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. | 5He gives food to those who fear him; he always remembers his covenant. |
6He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. | 6He has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other nations. |
7The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. | 7All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy. |
8They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. | 8They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity. |
9He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever-- holy and awesome is his name. | 9He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has! |
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. | 10Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! |
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