King James Version KJV
New Revised Standard NRS
1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
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Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
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Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
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He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
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He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
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He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
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They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
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He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
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