The Bible in Basic English BBE
Good News Translation GNT
1 <To the chief music-maker. With corded instruments. A Psalm. A Song.> May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.)
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God, be merciful to us and bless us; look on us with kindness,
2 So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations.
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so that the whole world may know your will; so that all nations may know your salvation.
3 Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.
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May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you!
4 O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.)
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May the nations be glad and sing for joy, because you judge the peoples with justice and guide every nation on earth.
5 Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.
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May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you!
6 The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing.
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The land has produced its harvest; God, our God, has blessed us.
7 God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.
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God has blessed us; may all people everywhere honor him.
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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.