The Message Bible MSG
New Living Translation NLT
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 thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his godly people.
2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
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How amazing are the deeds of the LORD ! All who delight in him should ponder them.
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
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Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
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He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our LORD !
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
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He gives food to those who fear him; he always remembers 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 has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other nations.
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
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All he does is just and good, and all his commandments 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8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof.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 forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.
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 has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
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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Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!
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