The Message Bible MSG
English Standard Version ESV
1 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, 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 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
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Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
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Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
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He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
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He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
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He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
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they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
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He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!
10 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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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.