Common English Bible CEB
The Message Bible MSG
1 Praise the LORD! I thank the LORD with all my heart in the company of those who do right, in the congregation.
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Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
2 The works of the LORD are magnificent; they are treasured by all who desire them.
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God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
3 God's deeds are majestic and glorious. God's righteousness stands forever.
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Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
4 God is famous for his wondrous works. The LORD is full of mercy and compassion.
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His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
5 God gives food to those who honor him. God remembers his covenant forever.
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He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
6 God proclaimed his powerful deeds to his people and gave them what had belonged to other nations.
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He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
7 God's handiwork is honesty and justice; all God's rules are trustworthy—
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He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
8 they are established always and forever: they are fulfilled with truth and right doing.
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Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
9 God sent redemption for his people; God commanded that his covenant last forever. Holy and awesome is God's name!
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He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
10 Fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins; sure knowledge is for all who keep God's laws. God's praise lasts forever!
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The good life begins in the fear of God - Do that and you'll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!
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