| King James Version (KJV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. | 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. |
| 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. | 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. |
| 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. | 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. |
| 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. | 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. |
| 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. | 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. |
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