Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, for His mercy endureth for ever!
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Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.
2 Let Israel now say that His mercy endureth for ever.
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Israel should say, "His mercy endures forever."
3 Let the house of Aaron now say that His mercy endureth for ever.
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The descendants of Aaron should say, "His mercy endures forever."
4 Let them that fear the LORD now say that His mercy endureth for ever.
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Those who fear the LORD should say, "His mercy endures forever."
5 I called upon the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me, and set me in an ample place.
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During times of trouble I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me [and] set me free [from all of them].
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do unto me?
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The LORD is on my side. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me?
7 The LORD taketh my part among them that help me; therefore shall I see what I desire upon them that hate me.
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The LORD is on my side as my helper. I will see [the defeat of] those who hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
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It is better to depend on the LORD than to trust mortals.
9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
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It is better to depend on the LORD than to trust influential people.
10 All the nations compassed me about, but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
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All the nations surrounded me, [but armed] with the name of the LORD, I defeated them.
11 They compassed me about, yea, they compassed me about; but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
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They surrounded me. Yes, they surrounded me, [but armed] with the name of the LORD, I defeated them.
12 They compassed me about like bees, they are quenched as the fire of thorns; for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
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They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thornbushes. [So armed] with the name of the LORD, I defeated them.
13 Thou hast thrust sorely at me that I might fall, but the LORD helped me.
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They pushed hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and song, and has become my salvation.
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The LORD is my strength and my song. He is my savior.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous; the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
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The sound of joyful singing and victory is heard in the tents of righteous people. The right hand of the LORD displays strength.
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
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The right hand of the LORD is held high. The right hand of the LORD displays strength.
17 I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the LORD.
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I will not die, but I will live and tell what the LORD has done.
18 The LORD hath chastened me sorely, but He hath not given me over unto death.
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The LORD disciplined me severely, but he did not allow me to be killed.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD"
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Open the gates of righteousness for me. I will go through them [and] give thanks to the LORD.
20 this gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
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This is the gate of the LORD through which righteous people will enter.
21 I will praise Thee, for Thou hast heard me and art become my salvation.
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I give thanks to you, because you have answered me. You are my savior.
22 The stone which the builders refused has become the head stone of the corner.
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The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
23 This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
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The LORD is responsible for this, and it is amazing for us to see.
24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
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This is the day the LORD has made. Let's rejoice and be glad today!
25 Save now, I beseech Thee, O LORD; O LORD, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity.
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We beg you, O LORD, save us! We beg you, O LORD, give us success!
26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD.
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Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the LORD's house.
27 God is the LORD, who hath shown us light; bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
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The LORD is God, and he has given us light. March in a festival procession with branches to the horns of the altar.
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee; Thou art my God, I will exalt Thee.
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You are my God, and I give thanks to you. My God, I honor you highly.
29 O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever!
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Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
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