New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, he is girded with strength. He has established the world; it shall never be moved;
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The Lord is King; he is clothed with glory; the Lord is clothed with strength; power is the cord of his robe; the world is fixed, so that it may not be moved.
2 your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.
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The seat of your power has been from the past; you are eternal.
3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring.
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The rivers send up, O Lord, the rivers send up their voices; they send them up with a loud cry.
4 More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters, more majestic than the waves of the sea, majestic on high is the Lord!
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The Lord in heaven is stronger than the noise of great waters, yes, he is stronger than the great waves of the sea.
5 Your decrees are very sure; holiness befits your house, O Lord, forevermore.
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Your witness is most certain; it is right for your house to be holy, O Lord, for ever.
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