The Bible in Basic English BBE
New International Version NIV
1 Let the Lord be praised. Make a new song to the Lord, let his praise be in the meeting of his saints.
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Praise the LORD.Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
2 Let Israel have joy in his maker; let the children of Zion be glad in their King.
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Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
3 Let them give praise to his name in the dance: let them make melody to him with instruments of brass and corded instruments of music.
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Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.
4 For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.
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For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
5 Let the saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds.
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Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.
6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands;
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May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,
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