Common English Bible CEB
The Message Bible MSG
1 I give thanks to you with all my heart, LORD. I sing your praise before all other gods.
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Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!" Angels listen as I sing my thanks.
2 I bow toward your holy temple and thank your name for your loyal love and faithfulness because you have made your name and word greater than everything else.
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I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: "Thank you!" Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word.
3 On the day I cried out, you answered me. You encouraged me with inner strength.
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The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength.
4 Let all the earth's rulers give thanks to you, LORD, when they hear what you say.
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When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth's kings will say "Thank you."
5 Let them sing about the LORD's ways because the LORD's glory is so great!
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They'll sing of what you've done: "How great the glory of God!"
6 Even though the LORD is high, he can still see the lowly, but God keeps his distance from the arrogant.
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And here's why: God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.
7 Whenever I am in deep trouble, you make me live again; you send your power against my enemies' wrath; you save me with your strong hand.
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When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, With your other hand save me.
8 The LORD will do all this for my sake. Your faithful love lasts forever, LORD! Don't let go of what your hands have made.
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Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal - don't quit on me now.
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