King James Version KJV
Good News Translation GNT
1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
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I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods.
2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
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I face your holy Temple, bow down, and praise your name because of your constant love and faithfulness, because you have shown that your name and your commands are supreme.
3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
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You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me.
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
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All the kings in the world will praise you, Lord, because they have heard your promises.
5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
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They will sing about what you have done and about your great glory.
6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
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Even though you are so high above, you care for the lowly, and the proud cannot hide from you.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
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When I am surrounded by troubles, you keep me safe. You oppose my angry enemies and save me by your power.
8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun.
The King James Version is in the public domain.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.