The Bible in Basic English BBE
New International Version NIV
1 <To the chief music-maker. With corded instruments. A Psalm. A Song.> May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.)
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May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—
2 So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations.
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so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.
3 Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.
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May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.
4 O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.)
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May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.
5 Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.
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May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.
6 The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing.
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The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.
7 God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.
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May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
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