New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
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O make a new song to the Lord; let all the earth make melody to the Lord.
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
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Make songs to the Lord, blessing his name; give the good news of his salvation day by day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
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Make clear his glory to the nations, and his wonders to all the peoples.
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods.
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For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all other gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
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For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
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Honour and glory are before him: strong and fair is his holy place.
7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
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Give to the Lord, O you families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength.
8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts.
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Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come into his house.
9 Worship the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.
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O give worship to the Lord in holy robes; be in fear before him, all the earth.
10 Say among the nations, "The Lord is king! The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity."
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Say among the nations, The Lord is King; yes, the world is ordered so that it may not be moved; he will be an upright judge of the peoples.
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
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Let the heavens have joy and the earth be glad; let the sea be thundering with all its waters;
12 let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
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Let the field be glad, and everything which is in it; yes, let all the trees of the wood be sounding with joy,
13 before the Lord; for he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with his truth.
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Before the Lord, for he is come; he is come to be the judge of the earth; the earth will be judged in righteousness, and the peoples with unchanging faith.
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