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1 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
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1 Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
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2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy array.
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2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
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3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, upon many waters.
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3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
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4 The voice of the LORD is powerful, the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
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4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
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5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars, the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
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5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
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6 He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Si'rion like a young wild ox.
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6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox.
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7 The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire.
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7 The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning.
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8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness, the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
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8 The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
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9 The voice of the LORD makes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forests bare; and in his temple all cry, "Glory!"
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9 The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, "Glory!"
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10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king for ever.
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10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.
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11 May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!
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11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
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| Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
