New Living Translation NLT
The Message Bible MSG
1 Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power!
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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 announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation!
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God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do.
3 He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel. The ends of the earth have seen the victory 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 Shout to the LORD, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!
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Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band!
5 Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song,
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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 ram’s horn. Make a joyful symphony before the LORD, the King!
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Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God.
7 Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in.
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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 in glee! Let the hills sing out their songs of joy
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Let ocean breakers call out, "Encore!" And mountains harmonize the finale -
9 before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.
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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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