The Bible in Basic English BBE
Good News Translation GNT
1 Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.
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Praise the Lord! With all my heart I will thank the Lord in the assembly of his people.
2 The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
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How wonderful are the things the Lord does! All who are delighted with them want to understand them.
3 His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.
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All he does is full of honor and majesty; his righteousness is eternal.
4 Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
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The Lord does not let us forget his wonderful actions; he is kind and merciful.
5 He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
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He provides food for those who honor him; he never forgets his covenant.
6 He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.
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He has shown his power to his people by giving them the lands of foreigners.
7 The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.
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In all he does he is faithful and just; all his commands are dependable.
8 They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.
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They last for all time; they were given in truth and righteousness.
9 He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.
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He set his people free and made an eternal covenant with them. Holy and mighty is he!
10 The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
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The way to become wise is to honor the Lord; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.
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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.