Revised Standard Version RSV
Good News Translation GNT
1 Prasie the LORD. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
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Praise the Lord! With all my heart I will thank the Lord in the assembly of his people.
2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who have pleasure in them.
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How wonderful are the things the Lord does! All who are delighted with them want to understand them.
3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures for ever.
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All he does is full of honor and majesty; his righteousness is eternal.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
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The Lord does not let us forget his wonderful actions; he is kind and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
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He provides food for those who honor him; he never forgets his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
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He has shown his power to his people by giving them the lands of foreigners.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy,
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In all he does he is faithful and just; all his commands are dependable.
8 they are established for ever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
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They last for all time; they were given in truth and righteousness.
9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name!
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He set his people free and made an eternal covenant with them. Holy and mighty is he!
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!
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The way to become wise is to honor the Lord; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.