English Standard Version ESV
The Message Bible MSG
1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
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Sing to God a brand-new song. He's made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right.
2 The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
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God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
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He remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israel - indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look - God's work of salvation!
4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
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Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band!
5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody!
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Round up an orchestra to play for God, Add on a hundred-voice choir.
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
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Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God.
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it!
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Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together
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Let ocean breakers call out, "Encore!" And mountains harmonize the finale -
9 before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
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A tribute to God when he comes, When he comes to set the earth right. He'll straighten out the whole world, He'll put the world right, and everyone in it.
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Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.