Hebrew Names Version HNV
The Message Bible MSG
1 <<A Psalm of thanksgiving.>> Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all you lands!
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On your feet now - applaud God!
2 Serve the LORD with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.
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Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence.
3 Know that the LORD, he is God. It is he who has made us, and we are his. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
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Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn't make him. We're his people, his well-tended sheep.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, Into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
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Enter with the password: "Thank you!" Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him.
5 For the LORD is good. His lovingkindness endures forever, His faithfulness to all generations.
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For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever.
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