New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, (Selah)
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<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.)
2 that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations.
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So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
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Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. (Selah)
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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.)
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
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Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.
6 The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us.
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The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing.
7 May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him.
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God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.
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