The Message Bible MSG
King James Version KJV
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 ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
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The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
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His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
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He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
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He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
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 hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
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The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
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They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth 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 unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend 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: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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 King James Version is in the public domain.