The Message Bible MSG
The Latin Vulgate VUL
1 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
1
alleluia reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae beatus vir qui timet Dominum in mandatis eius volet nimis
2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
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potens in terra erit semen eius generatio rectorum benedicetur
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
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gloria et divitiae in domo eius et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
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exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis misericors et miserator et iustus
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
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iucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat disponet sermones suos in iudicio
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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quia in aeternum non commovebitur
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
7
in memoria aeterna erit iustus ab auditione mala non timebit paratum cor eius sperare in Domino
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
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confirmatum est cor eius non commovebitur donec dispiciat inimicos suos
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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dispersit dedit pauperibus iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi cornu eius exaltabitur in gloria
10 The good life begins in the fear of God - Do that and you'll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!
10
peccator videbit et irascetur dentibus suis fremet et tabescet desiderium peccatorum peribit
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The Latin Vulgate is in the public domain.