Common English Bible CEB
New Revised Standard NRS
1 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song; sing God's praise in the assembly of the faithful!
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Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
2 Let Israel celebrate its maker; let Zion's children rejoice in their king!
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Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
3 Let them praise God's name with dance; let them sing God's praise with the drum and lyre!
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Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.
4 Because the LORD is pleased with his people, God will beautify the poor with saving help.
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For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with victory.
5 Let the faithful celebrate with glory; let them shout for joy on their beds.
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Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their couches.
6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,
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Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands,
7 to get revenge against the nations and punishment on the peoples,
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to execute vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,
8 binding their rulers in chains and their officials in iron shackles,
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to bind their kings with fetters and their nobles with chains of iron,
9 achieving the justice written against them. That will be an honor for all God's faithful people. Praise the LORD!
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to execute on them the judgment decreed. This is glory for all his faithful ones. Praise the Lord!