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1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
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1 Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.
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2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
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2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
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3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
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3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.
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4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
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4 For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.
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5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
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5 Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.
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6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
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6 May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,
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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) |
