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18 “I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.”
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“To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit.”
19 He said this when you were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.
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When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it,
20 They wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
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they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21 Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:
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He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:
22 “Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”
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“Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”
23 Let the whole earth sing to the LORD ! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
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Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
24 Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
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Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
25 Great is the LORD ! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
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For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
26 The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the LORD made the heavens!
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For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
27 Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling.
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Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
28 O nations of the world, recognize the LORD, recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.
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Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
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