The Message Bible MSG
King James Version KJV
1 Sing to God a brand-new song. He's made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right.
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O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
2 God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do.
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The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
3 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!
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He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4 Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band!
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Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
5 Round up an orchestra to play for God, Add on a hundred-voice choir.
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Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
6 Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God.
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With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.
7 Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in.
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Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
8 Let ocean breakers call out, "Encore!" And mountains harmonize the finale -
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Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
9 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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Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
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.
The King James Version is in the public domain.