1The Two Ways
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1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
1Happy is the person who does not walk along with the advice of the wicked, or stand around in the path of sinners, or sit down in the seat of those who mock.
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
2Instead, his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on that law he thinks deeply day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
3He will be like a tree planted beside streams of water, that gives its fruit when the season comes; its leaf does not dry up, and whatever he does will succeed.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
4The wicked are not like this at all; they are like the husks that the wind blows away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
5So the wicked will not be able to stand when judgment comes, nor will sinners stand in the gathering of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
6For the LORD knows the way the righteous walk, but the way of the wicked will come to nothing.
2Why Do the Heathen Rage
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1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
1Why are the nations in an uproar, and why do the peoples plot something that is bound to fail?
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
2The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers put their heads together, against the LORD and against his anointed one, saying,
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
3"Let us snap their chains apart and throw their ropes off of us."
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
4The One who sits enthroned in the heavens laughs; the LORD holds them in scorn.
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
5Then he will speak to them in his anger and terrify them in his burning displeasure:
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
6"I myself have set my king on Zion, my holy hill."
7I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
7I will announce the decree: the LORD said to me, "You are my Son; today I have fathered you."
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
8"Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, and the farthest ends of the earth as your own possession."
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
9"You will break them with an iron rod; you will smash them to pieces like a potter's clay jar."
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
10So now, you kings, be wise; take the warning, you judges of the earth.
11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
11Serve the LORD with reverence, and rejoice with trembling.
12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
12Kiss the Son, or he will be angry and you will be destroyed along your way, for his anger can flare up in a moment. Happy are all who put their trust in him.
3Many Rise Up Against Me
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1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
1LORD, how the people who trouble me have multiplied! So many are rising up against me.
2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
2Many are saying about me, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.
3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
3But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; you are my honor, the one who lifts up my head.
4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
4I called out to the LORD with my voice, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah.
5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
5I lay down and slept, and then I woke up again, because the LORD kept me safe.
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
6I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have surrounded me on every side.
7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
7Rise up, O LORD! Save me, my God! For you have struck all my enemies on the jaw; you have broken the teeth of the wicked.
8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
8Rescue belongs to the LORD; your blessing rests on your people. Selah.
4I Will Lie Down in Peace
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1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
1Answer me when I call, O God who upholds my right; you gave me room to breathe when I was hemmed in. Be merciful to me, and hear my prayer.
2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
2You people, how long will you turn my honor into disgrace? How long will you love what is empty and chase after lies? Selah.
3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
3But know this: the LORD has set apart the godly person for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
4Tremble with awe, and do not sin; think it over in your own heart as you lie in bed, and be quiet. Selah.
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
5Offer the sacrifices that are right, and put your trust in the LORD.
6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
6Many are saying, "Who will show us anything good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face over us.
7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
7You have put more gladness in my heart than they have when their grain and their wine come pouring in.
8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
8I will lie down and fall asleep in peace, for you, LORD, and only you, let me rest in safety.
5A Prayer Set Out at Morning
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1Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
1Listen to my words, O LORD; take notice of my deepest thoughts.
2Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
2Hear the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, for it is to you that I pray.
3My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
3You will hear my voice in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will lay out my prayer before you, and I will look up and wait.
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
4For you are not a God who enjoys wickedness; no evil can live with you.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
5The foolish cannot stand in your presence; you hate everyone who does wrong.
6Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
6You will bring to ruin those who speak lies; the LORD is disgusted by the violent and dishonest man.
7But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
7But as for me, I will come into your house because of your overflowing mercy; in reverence for you I will bow down toward your holy temple.
8Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
8Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness, because of my enemies; make your path straight in front of me.
9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
9For there is nothing trustworthy in what they say; inside they are nothing but wickedness; their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they flatter.
10Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
10Destroy them, O God; let their own schemes be their downfall; drive them out for their many sins, because they have rebelled against you.
11But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
11But let everyone who trusts in you rejoice; let them shout for joy forever, because you defend them; let those who love your name be glad in you.
12For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
12For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; with your favor you will wrap him round like a shield.
6A Bed Soaked With Tears
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1O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
1O LORD, do not scold me in your anger, and do not discipline me in your burning displeasure.
2Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
2Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am weak; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are shaking.
3My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
3My soul is badly shaken too. But you, O LORD, how long?
4Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
4Turn back, O LORD, and rescue my soul; oh, save me for the sake of your mercy.
5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
5For in death no one remembers you; in the grave, who will give you thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
6Groaning has worn me out; every night I make my bed swim, and my tears soak my couch.
7Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
7My eye is wasted away with grief; it has grown old because of all my enemies.
8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
8Get away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.
9The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
9The LORD has listened to my pleading; the LORD will receive my prayer.
10Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
10Let all my enemies be put to shame and badly shaken; let them turn back and be shamed in an instant.
7A Plea of Innocence
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1O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
1O LORD my God, I put my trust in you; save me from all who chase me down, and set me free,
2Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
2or else he will tear my soul apart like a lion, ripping it to pieces, with no one there to rescue me.
3O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
3O LORD my God, if I have done this thing, if there is any wrong in my hands,
4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
4if I have paid back evil to someone who was at peace with me (in fact, I have set free the one who was my enemy for no reason),
5Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
5then let the enemy hunt down my soul and catch it; yes, let him trample my life into the ground and lay my honor in the dust. Selah.
6Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
6Rise up, O LORD, in your anger; lift yourself up against the fury of my enemies, and wake up for my sake to the judgment you have ordered.
7So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
7Then the assembly of the peoples will gather around you; for their sake, return to your high place.
8The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
8The LORD will judge the peoples. Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and according to the integrity that is in me.
9Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
9Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but make the just secure; for the righteous God tests hearts and innermost thoughts.
10My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
10My protection comes from God, who saves those whose hearts are upright.
11God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
11God judges the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every single day.
12If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
12If a man does not turn back, God will sharpen his sword; he has bent his bow and made it ready.
13He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
13He has also prepared deadly weapons for him; he aims his arrows at those who persecute.
14Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
14See how he goes into labor with wickedness: he conceived mischief, and what he delivered was a lie.
15He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
15He dug a pit and hollowed it out, and then fell into the very hole he had made.
16His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
16The trouble he caused will come back on his own head, and his violence will come crashing down on his own skull.
17I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
17I will praise the LORD for his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
8What Is Man
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1O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
1O LORD, our Lord, how splendid your name is over all the earth! You have placed your glory higher than the heavens.
2Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
2From the mouths of babies and nursing infants you have built up strength, because of your enemies, to silence the enemy and the one who takes revenge.
3When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
3When I gaze up at your skies, which your own fingers made, at the moon and the stars you have arranged,
4What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
4what is man, that you think about him at all? And what is a son of man, that you should come to look after him?
5For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
5For you made him just a little lower than the angels, and you crowned him with glory and honor.
6Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
6You made him ruler over the things your hands have made; you have put everything under his feet:
7All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
7all the sheep and cattle, and the wild animals of the fields too;
8The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
8the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, and whatever travels the paths of the seas.
9O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
9O LORD our Lord, how splendid your name is over all the earth!
9The LORD Judges the Nations
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1I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
1I will praise you, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all the wonderful things you have done.
2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
3When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
3When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence.
4For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
4For you have upheld my right and my cause; you sat on your throne and judged justly.
5Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
5You have rebuked the nations; you have destroyed the wicked; you have wiped out their name for ever and ever.
6O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
6O enemy, your ruins have come to a lasting end, and you have torn down cities; even the memory of them has perished with them.
7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
7But the LORD endures for ever; he has set up his throne for judgment.
8And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
8He will judge the world in righteousness; he will hand down justice to the peoples with fairness.
9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
9The LORD will also be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
10Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, LORD, have not abandoned those who seek you.
11Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
11Sing praises to the LORD, who lives in Zion; tell among the peoples what he has done.
12When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
12When he calls bloodshed to account, he remembers them; he does not forget the cry of the humble.
13Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
13Have mercy on me, O LORD; look at the trouble I suffer from those who hate me, you who lift me up from the gates of death,
14That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
14so that I may tell of all your praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will rejoice in your salvation.
15The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
15The nations have sunk down into the pit they dug; their own foot is caught in the net they hid.
16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
16The LORD is known by the justice he carries out; the wicked is trapped by the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
17The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
17The wicked will be turned back into hell, along with all the nations that forget God.
18For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
18For the needy will not always be forgotten; the hope of the poor will not perish for ever.
19Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
19Rise up, O LORD; do not let man win the day; let the nations be judged in your sight.
20Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.
20Fill them with fear, O LORD, so that the nations may know they are only men. Selah.
10Why Standest Thou Afar Off
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💬 In today’s words
1Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
1Why do you stand so far away, O LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
2The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
2In his pride the wicked man hunts down the poor; let them be caught in the schemes they have dreamed up.
3For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
3For the wicked man brags about what his heart craves, and he blesses the greedy, whom the LORD detests.
4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
4The wicked man, with his proud face, will not seek God; God has no place in any of his thoughts.
5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
5His ways are always hurtful; your judgments are far above, out of his sight; as for all his enemies, he sneers at them.
6He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
6He has said in his heart, "I will never be shaken, for I will never see hard times."
7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
7His mouth is full of cursing, lies and cheating; under his tongue are trouble and emptiness.
8He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
8He sits in ambush near the villages; in hidden places he murders the innocent; his eyes secretly watch for the helpless.
9He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
9He lies in wait secretly like a lion in his den; he lies in wait to catch the poor; he catches the poor when he drags him into his net.
10He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
10He crouches and lies low, so that the helpless fall to his strong ones.
11He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
11He has said in his heart, "God has forgotten; he hides his face; he will never see it."
12Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
12Rise up, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand; do not forget the humble.
13Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
13Why does the wicked man despise God? He has said in his heart, "You will not call me to account."
14Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
14But you have seen it, for you take note of trouble and spite, to repay it with your own hand; the helpless entrusts himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
15Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
15Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; search out his wickedness until you find none left.
16The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
16The LORD is King for ever and ever; the nations have perished out of his land.
17LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
17LORD, you have heard the longing of the humble; you will strengthen their heart; you will turn your ear to listen,
18To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
18to give justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man, who is made of earth, may oppress no more.
11The LORD in His Holy Temple
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1In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
1In the LORD I put my trust; how can you say to my soul, "Fly like a bird to your mountain"?
2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
2For look, the wicked bend their bow; they set their arrow on the string to shoot in secret at the upright in heart.
3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
3If the foundations are torn down, what can the righteous do?
4The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes see, and his gaze examines, the children of men.
5The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
5The LORD tests the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence his soul hates.
6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
6On the wicked he will rain down snares, fire and brimstone and a terrible scorching wind; this will be the share in their cup.
7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
7For the righteous LORD loves righteousness; his face looks upon the upright.
12When the Faithful Fail
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1Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
1Help, LORD, for godly people are disappearing; the faithful are vanishing from among the children of men.
2They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
2Everyone speaks empty words to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
3The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
3The LORD will cut off all flattering lips and the tongue that speaks proud things,
4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
4those who have said, "With our tongue we will win; our lips are our own; who is lord over us?"
5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
5"Because the poor are crushed, because the needy groan, now I will rise up," says the LORD; "I will place him in safety from the one who sneers at him."
6The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
6The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times.
7Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
7You will keep them, O LORD; you will protect them from this generation for ever.
8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
8The wicked strut about on every side when the worst of men are lifted high.
13How Long, O LORD
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1How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
1How long will you forget me, O LORD? For ever? How long will you hide your face from me?
2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
2How long must I turn things over in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy be raised up over me?
3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
3Look at me and answer me, O LORD my God; bring light to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death,
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
4or my enemy will say, "I have beaten him," and those who trouble me will rejoice when I fall.
5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
5But I have trusted in your mercy; my heart will rejoice in your salvation.
6I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
6I will sing to the LORD, because he has been so generous to me.
14The Fool Says There Is No God
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1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
1The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt; they have done disgusting things; there is no one who does good.
2The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
2The LORD looked down from heaven on the children of men to see if there was anyone who understood and sought God.
3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
3They have all turned away; together they have all become filthy; there is no one who does good, no, not even one.
4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.
4Do all these evildoers know nothing? They eat up my people as they eat bread, and they do not call on the LORD.
5There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
5There they were struck with great fear, for God is with the generation of the righteous.
6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
6You mock the plans of the poor man, because the LORD is his refuge.
7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
7Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD brings his people back from captivity, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad.
15Who May Dwell on Your Holy Hill
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
1Lord, who may stay in your tent? Who may live on your holy hill?
2He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
2The one who walks with integrity, does what is right, and speaks the truth in his heart.
3He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
3The one who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not pick up an insult against his neighbor.
4In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
4In his eyes a vile person is despised, but he honors those who fear the LORD. He keeps his promise even when it hurts him, and does not go back on it.
5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
5He does not lend his money at interest, and he takes no bribe against the innocent. The one who does these things will never be shaken.
16The LORD Is My Portion
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
1Keep me safe, O God, for in you I put my trust.
2O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
2O my soul, you have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; my goodness does not reach up to you,
3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
3but to the saints who are in the land, and to the noble ones, in whom is all my delight."
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
4The sorrows of those who chase after another god will multiply; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, nor take their names on my lips.
5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
5The LORD is the share of my inheritance and of my cup; you hold my lot secure.
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
6The measuring lines have marked out pleasant places for me; yes, the heritage I have received is a fine one.
7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
7I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel; my innermost self also teaches me through the night hours.
8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
8I keep the LORD always in front of me; since he stands at my right hand, I will not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
9So my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices; my body too will rest in hope.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
10For you will not abandon my soul to hell, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
11You will show me the way that leads to life; being with you is joy at its fullest; at your right hand are delights that never end.
17Hide Me Under the Shadow of Your Wings
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
1Hear a just cause, O LORD; pay attention to my cry. Listen to my prayer, for it does not come from lying lips.
2Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
2Let my verdict come from your presence; let your eyes see what is fair.
3Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
3You have tested my heart; you have come to me in the night; you have tried me and will find nothing wrong. I have made up my mind that my mouth will not sin.
4Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
4As for what people do, by the word of your lips I have kept myself away from the paths of the destroyer.
5Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
5Keep my steps steady on your paths, so that my feet do not slip.
6I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
6I have called on you, because you will answer me, O God. Turn your ear toward me and hear what I say.
7Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
7Show your wonderful loving-kindness, you who save with your right hand those who trust in you from those who rise up against them.
8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
8Guard me like the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings,
9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
9from the wicked who crush me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.
10They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
10They have shut themselves up in their own fat; their mouths speak with pride.
11They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
11Now they have hemmed in our every step; they fix their eyes on us, ready to throw us to the ground,
12Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
12like a lion that is hungry for its prey, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.
13Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
13Rise up, O LORD, confront him and throw him down; rescue my soul from the wicked man, who is your sword,
14From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
14from men who are your hand, O LORD, from men of this world whose share is in this life only, whose bellies you fill with your hidden treasure. They have plenty of children and leave what is left of their wealth to their little ones.
15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
15As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; when I wake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
18The King's Song of Deliverance
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
1I will love you, O LORD, my strength.
2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
2The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my rescuer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
3I will call on the LORD, who deserves to be praised, and so I will be saved from my enemies.
4The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
4The pains of death wrapped around me, and floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
5The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
5The pains of hell closed in around me; the traps of death were waiting in front of me.
6In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
6In my distress I called on the LORD and cried out to my God. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry came before him, right into his ears.
7Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
7Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of the hills rocked and were shaken, because he was angry.
8There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
8Smoke went up from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth devoured; coals were set ablaze by it.
9He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.
9He bent the heavens and came down, and darkness was under his feet.
10And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
10He rode on a cherub and flew; yes, he flew on the wings of the wind.
11He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
11He made darkness his hiding place; his tent all around him was dark waters and thick clouds of the sky.
12At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
12From the brightness before him his thick clouds passed on, with hailstones and coals of fire.
13The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
13The LORD thundered in the heavens too, and the Most High gave out his voice, with hailstones and coals of fire.
14Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
14Yes, he shot out his arrows and scattered them; he sent out lightning bolts and threw them into confusion.
15Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
15Then the channels of the waters could be seen, and the foundations of the world were laid bare at your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath from your nostrils.
16He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
16He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of deep waters.
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
17He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.
18They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
18They came at me on the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support.
19He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
19He also brought me out into a wide open place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
20The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
20The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has repaid me.
21For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
21For I have kept to the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly turned away from my God.
22For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
22For all his judgments were in front of me, and I did not push his laws away from me.
23I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
23I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from my own sin.
24Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
24So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
25With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
25With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with an upright man you show yourself upright;
26With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
26with the pure you show yourself pure; and with the crooked you show yourself crooked.
27For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
27For you will save people who are suffering, but you will bring down proud looks.
28For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
28For you will light my lamp; the LORD my God will turn my darkness into light.
29For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
29For with you I have charged through a troop of soldiers, and with my God I have jumped over a wall.
30As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
30As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD has been tested and proven. He is a shield to all who trust in him.
31For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
31For who is God except the LORD? And who is a rock except our God?
32It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
32It is God who wraps me with strength and makes my way perfect.
33He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
33He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and sets me on my high places.
34He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
34He trains my hands for war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.
35Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
35You have also given me the shield of your salvation; your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great.
36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
36You have made a wide path for my steps, so that my feet did not slip.
37I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
37I have chased my enemies and caught up with them; I did not turn back until they were finished off.
38I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
38I have wounded them so that they could not get up; they have fallen under my feet.
39For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
39For you have wrapped me with strength for the battle; you have brought down under me those who rose up against me.
40Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
40You have also given me the necks of my enemies, so that I might destroy those who hate me.
41They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
41They cried out, but there was no one to save them; they cried even to the LORD, but he did not answer them.
42Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
42Then I beat them as fine as dust before the wind; I threw them out like dirt in the streets.
43Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
43You have rescued me from the fighting of the people; you have made me the head of the nations. A people I never knew will serve me.
44As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
44As soon as they hear of me, they will obey me; foreigners will submit themselves to me.
45The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
45The foreigners will lose heart and come trembling out of their strongholds.
46The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
46The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock, and let the God of my salvation be lifted high.
47It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
47It is God who takes vengeance for me and brings the peoples down under me.
48He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
48He rescues me from my enemies; yes, you lift me up above those who rise against me; you have rescued me from the violent man.
49Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
49So I will give you thanks, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
50Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
50He gives great victories to his king and shows mercy to his anointed, to David and to his descendants forever.
19The Heavens and the Law of the LORD
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
1The heavens tell of God's glory, and the sky shows what his hands have made.
2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
2Each day speaks to the next, and each night passes on knowledge to the night that follows.
3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
3There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
4Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
4Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
5which is like a bridegroom coming out of his room, and is glad like a strong man about to run a race.
6His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
6It sets out from one end of the heavens and makes its circle to the other end, and nothing is hidden from its heat.
7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
7The law of the LORD is perfect; it turns the soul around. The testimony of the LORD is sure; it makes the simple wise.
8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
8The rules of the LORD are right; they make the heart glad. The commandment of the LORD is pure; it gives light to the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
9The fear of the LORD is clean; it lasts forever. The judgments of the LORD are true and altogether right.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
10They are more to be wanted than gold, yes, than a great deal of fine gold; they are sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
11By them your servant is warned, too, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
12Who can understand his own mistakes? Cleanse me from faults I do not even see.
13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
13Also keep your servant back from proud, deliberate sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright, and I will be innocent of the great offense.
14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
14Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.
20A Prayer for the King Before Battle
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
1May the LORD hear you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you;
2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
2may he send you help from the sanctuary and strengthen you from Zion;
3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
3may he remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
4May he give you what your heart wants and make all your plans succeed.
5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
5We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will raise our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.
6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
6Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
7Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
8They are brought down and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
9Save us, LORD; let the king hear us when we call.
21The King Rejoices in God's Strength
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
1The king rejoices in your strength, O LORD; and how greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
2Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
2You have given him what his heart wanted, and you have not held back the request of his lips. Selah.
3For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
3For you come to meet him with blessings of goodness; you set a crown of pure gold on his head.
4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
4He asked you for life, and you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.
5His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
5His glory is great because of your salvation; you have laid honor and majesty on him.
6For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
6For you have made him blessed above all forever; you have made him overflow with gladness in your presence.
7For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
7For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be shaken.
8Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
8Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.
9Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
9You will make them like a blazing oven when you are angry; the LORD will swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire will devour them.
10Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
10You will destroy their offspring from the earth, and their descendants from among the children of men.
11For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
11For they meant to do evil to you; they plotted a wicked scheme, which they are not able to carry out.
12Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
12So you will make them turn and run when you aim your arrows on your bowstrings at their faces.
13Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
13Be lifted high, LORD, in your own strength; then we will sing and praise your power.
22Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
1My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far from helping me, so far from the words I roar out in pain?
2O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
2O my God, I cry out in the daytime, but you do not answer; and in the night, and I am not silent.
3But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
3But you are holy; you make your home in the praises of Israel.
4Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
4Our fathers trusted in you; they trusted, and you rescued them.
5They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
5They cried to you and were rescued; they trusted in you and were not disappointed.
6But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
6But I am a worm, not a man; people mock me, and the crowd looks down on me.
7All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,
7All who see me laugh at me; they curl their lips and shake their heads, saying,
8He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
8"He trusted in the LORD to rescue him; let the LORD rescue him, since he delights in him."
9But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.
9But you are the one who brought me out of the womb; you gave me hope when I was still nursing at my mother's breast.
10I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.
10From the womb I was placed in your care; from my mother's belly you have been my God.
11Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
11Do not be far from me, for trouble is near, and there is no one to help.
12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
12Many bulls have surrounded me; strong bulls of Bashan have closed in on me on every side.
13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
13They open their mouths wide at me, like a lion tearing and roaring.
14I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
14I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it has melted deep inside me.
15My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
15My strength has dried up like a broken piece of pottery, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you have laid me in the dust of death.
16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
16For dogs have surrounded me; a gang of wicked men has closed in around me; they pierced my hands and my feet.
17I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
17I can count all my bones; they look and stare at me.
18They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
18They divide my clothes among themselves and draw lots for my robe.
19But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
19But you, O LORD, do not be far from me; O my strength, hurry to help me.
20Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
20Rescue my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog.
21Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
21Save me from the lion's mouth; yes, from the horns of the wild oxen you have heard me.
22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
22I will declare your name to my brothers; in the middle of the assembly I will praise you.
23Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
23You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him; and stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel.
24For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
24For he has not despised or hated the suffering of the one who suffers; he has not hidden his face from him, but when he cried to him, he heard.
25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
25My praise in the great assembly will be about you; I will keep my vows in front of those who fear him.
26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
26The humble will eat and be satisfied; those who look for the LORD will praise him. May your hearts live forever.
27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
27All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will worship before you.
28For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
28For the kingdom belongs to the LORD, and he is the ruler over the nations.
29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
29All the well-fed of the earth will eat and worship; all who go down to the dust will bow before him, and no one can keep his own soul alive.
30A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
30A line of descendants will serve him; it will be told of the Lord to the next generation.
31They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.
31They will come and declare his righteousness to a people not yet born, that he has done this.
23The LORD Is My Shepherd
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1The LORD is the shepherd who looks after me; there is nothing I will go without.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
2He lets me rest in fields of fresh green grass; he leads me along quiet waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
3He brings my soul back to life; he guides me along right paths because of his name.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
4Yes, even when my road goes through a valley as dark as death, I will not be afraid of anything bad, because you are beside me; your rod and your staff give me comfort.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
5You set a meal in front of me while my enemies watch; you pour oil on my head; my cup is filled to overflowing.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
6Without a doubt, your goodness and mercy will stay close behind me as long as I live, and the LORD's house will be my home forever.
24The King of Glory Enters
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
1The earth belongs to the LORD, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.
2For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
2For he founded it on the seas and set it firmly on the waters.
3Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
3Who may go up the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?
4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
4The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not set his soul on what is worthless and has not sworn a lie.
5He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
5He will receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
6This is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O Jacob. Selah.
7Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
7Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
8Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
8Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle.
9Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
9Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
25Teach Me Thy Paths
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
1To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
2O my God, I trust in you. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies gloat over me.
3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
3Yes, let no one who waits on you be put to shame; let the shame fall on those who betray without cause.
4Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
4Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.
5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
5Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me; I wait on you all day long.
6Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
6Remember, O LORD, your tender mercies and your loving kindness, for they have been there from long ago.
7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
7Do not remember the sins of my youth or my wrongdoings; in your mercy remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD.
8Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
8The LORD is good and upright, so he teaches sinners the right way.
9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
9He guides the humble in what is right, and he teaches the humble his way.
10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth for those who keep his covenant and his commands.
11For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
11For the sake of your name, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great.
12What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
12Who is the person who fears the LORD? The LORD will teach him the way he should choose.
13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
13His soul will live at ease, and his children will inherit the land.
14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
14The LORD shares his secret with those who fear him, and he will show them his covenant.
15Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
15My eyes are always on the LORD, for he will pull my feet out of the net.
16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
16Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am lonely and suffering.
17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
17The troubles of my heart have grown large; bring me out of my distress.
18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
18Look at my suffering and my pain, and forgive all my sins.
19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
19Look at my enemies, for there are many of them, and they hate me with a cruel hatred.
20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
20Guard my soul and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I have put my trust in you.
21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
21Let honesty and uprightness keep me safe, for I wait on you.
22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all its troubles.
26Examine Me and Judge Me
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
1Judge me, O LORD, for I have walked in honesty; I have also trusted in the LORD, so I will not slip.
2Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
2Examine me, O LORD, and test me; try my deepest thoughts and my heart.
3For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
3For your loving kindness is always before my eyes, and I have walked in your truth.
4I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
4I have not sat down with worthless people, and I will not go in with those who pretend to be what they are not.
5I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
5I have hated the gathering of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
6I will wash my hands in innocence, and so I will walk around your altar, O LORD,
7That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
7so that I may speak out with a voice of thanksgiving and tell of all your wonderful works.
8LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
8LORD, I have loved the place where your house stands, the place where your honor lives.
9Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, or my life with men who shed blood,
10In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
10whose hands are full of wicked schemes and whose right hands are full of bribes.
11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
11But as for me, I will walk in honesty; redeem me and be merciful to me.
12My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
12My foot stands on level ground; in the gatherings of worship I will bless the LORD.
27The LORD Is My Light
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom should I be afraid?
2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
2When the wicked, my enemies and my foes, came at me to devour my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
3Even if an army camps against me, my heart will not be afraid; even if war rises against me, I will still be confident.
4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
4One thing I have asked of the LORD, and that is what I will seek: that I may live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
5For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
5For in the time of trouble he will hide me in his shelter; in the secret place of his tent he will hide me; he will set me high on a rock.
6And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
6And now my head will be lifted up above the enemies all around me, so I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
7Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out with my voice; have mercy on me too, and answer me.
8When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
8When you said, "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "Your face, LORD, is what I will seek."
9Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
9Do not hide your face far from me; do not turn your servant away in anger. You have been my help; do not leave me or abandon me, O God who saves me.
10When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
10When my father and my mother abandon me, then the LORD will take me in.
11Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
11Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me along a level path because of my enemies.
12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
12Do not hand me over to the will of my enemies, for false witnesses have risen up against me, people who breathe out cruelty.
13I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
13I would have given up, if I had not believed I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
14Wait on the LORD; take courage, and he will make your heart strong; wait, I say, on the LORD.
28A Cry to the Rock
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
1To you I will cry out, O LORD my rock; do not be silent toward me, for if you stay silent toward me, I will become like those who go down into the pit.
2Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
2Hear the voice of my pleading when I cry out to you, when I lift up my hands toward your holy inner room.
3Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
3Do not drag me away with the wicked and with those who do evil, who speak peace to their neighbors while trouble is in their hearts.
4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
4Give them what their deeds deserve, according to the wickedness of what they do; pay them back for the work of their hands; give them what they have earned.
5Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
5Because they pay no attention to the works of the LORD or to what his hands have done, he will tear them down and not build them up.
6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
6Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my pleading.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; so my heart is full of joy, and with my song I will praise him.
8The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
8The LORD is the strength of his people, and he is the saving strength of his anointed one.
9Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
9Save your people and bless the ones who belong to you; be their shepherd too, and carry them forever.
29The Voice of the LORD
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
1Give to the LORD, you mighty ones; give to the LORD glory and strength.
2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
2Give to the LORD the glory his name deserves; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
3The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is over the mighty waters.
4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
5The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; yes, the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon in pieces.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
6He makes them leap like a calf, Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox.
7The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.
7The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire.
8The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
9The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare, and in his temple everyone cries, "Glory!"
10The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
10The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; yes, the LORD sits as King forever.
11The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
11The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
30Mourning Turned Into Dancing
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
1I will lift you high, O LORD, for you have lifted me up and have not let my enemies celebrate over me.
2O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
2O LORD my God, I cried out to you, and you healed me.
3O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
3O LORD, you have brought my soul up from the grave; you have kept me alive so that I would not go down into the pit.
4Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
4Sing to the LORD, all you who belong to him, and give thanks as you remember his holiness.
5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
5For his anger lasts only a moment, but in his favor there is life; weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
6When things were going well for me, I said, "I will never be shaken."
7LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
7LORD, by your favor you made my mountain stand strong; then you hid your face, and I was troubled.
8I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
8I cried out to you, O LORD, and to the LORD I made my plea.
9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
9What good is my blood if I go down into the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your truth?
10Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
10Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper.
11Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
11You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,
12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
12so that my whole heart may sing praise to you and not stay silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
31My Times Are in Thy Hand
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
1In you, O LORD, I put my trust; never let me be put to shame; rescue me in your righteousness.
2Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.
2Bend down your ear to me; rescue me quickly; be my strong rock, a fortress house to save me.
3For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.
3For you are my rock and my fortress, so for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me.
4Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
4Pull me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my strength.
5Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
5Into your hand I place my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.
6I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.
6I have hated those who cling to worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD.
7I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;
7I will be glad and rejoice in your mercy, for you have seen my trouble; you have known my soul in hard times,
8And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.
8and you have not shut me up in the enemy's hand; you have set my feet in a wide open place.
9Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
9Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; my eye is worn out with grief, and so are my soul and my body.
10For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
10For my life is used up with grief and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my guilt, and my bones are wasting away.
11I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.
11I was a disgrace to all my enemies, and even more to my neighbors, and a fright to those who knew me; those who saw me in the street ran from me.
12I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.
12I am forgotten like a dead man no one thinks of; I am like a broken pot.
13For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
13For I have heard the slander of many; terror was on every side; while they plotted together against me, they schemed to take my life.
14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
14But I trusted in you, O LORD; I said, "You are my God."
15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
15My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from those who hunt me down.
16Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.
16Make your face shine on your servant; save me for the sake of your mercy.
17Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
17Do not let me be put to shame, O LORD, for I have called on you; let the wicked be put to shame, and let them fall silent in the grave.
18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
18Let the lying lips be silenced, the lips that speak harsh things against the righteous with pride and contempt.
19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
19Oh, how great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you have done for those who trust in you, in front of everyone!
20Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
20You will hide them in the secret place of your presence from the plots of men; you will keep them safe in a shelter from the strife of tongues.
21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
21Blessed be the LORD, for he has shown me his wonderful kindness in a fortified city.
22For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.
22For in my panic I said, "I am cut off from your sight"; yet you heard the voice of my pleading when I cried out to you.
23O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
23Love the LORD, all you who belong to him, for the LORD keeps the faithful safe and pays the proud back in full.
24Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
24Take courage, and he will make your heart strong, all you who hope in the LORD.
32The Blessing of Forgiven Sin
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
1Blessed is the one whose wrongdoing is forgiven, whose sin is covered over.
2Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
2Blessed is the person whose guilt the LORD does not count against him, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
3When I kept silent, my bones wore away through my groaning all day long.
4For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
4For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength dried up like the drought of summer. Selah.
5I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
5I admitted my sin to you, and I did not hide my guilt. I said, "I will confess my wrongdoings to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.
6For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
6Because of this, let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the great floodwaters rise, they will not reach him.
7Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
7You are my hiding place; you will keep me from trouble; you will surround me with songs of rescue. Selah.
8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye on you.
9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
9Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding, whose mouths must be held in with bit and bridle or they will not come near you.
10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
10Many sorrows will come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the LORD will be surrounded by mercy.
11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
33A New Song to the Maker of All
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
1Shout for joy in the LORD, you who do right; praise looks beautiful on honest people.
2Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
2Praise the LORD with the harp; sing to him with the lyre and the ten-stringed instrument.
3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
3Sing him a new song; play with skill, and play it loud.
4For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
4For the word of the LORD is right, and everything he does is done in faithfulness.
5He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
5He loves what is right and just; the earth is full of the LORD's goodness.
6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
6By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and every star in them by the breath of his mouth.
7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
7He gathers the waters of the sea into a heap; he stores the deep in storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
8Let the whole earth fear the LORD; let everyone who lives in the world stand in awe of him.
9For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
9For he spoke, and it was done; he gave the command, and it stood firm.
10The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
10The LORD brings the plans of the nations to nothing; he makes the schemes of the peoples fall apart.
11The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
11But the plan of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of his heart from one generation to the next.
12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
12Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen to be his own.
13The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
13The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees every human being.
14From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
14From the place where he lives he watches everyone who lives on the earth.
15He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
15He is the one who shaped every heart, and he weighs everything they do.
16There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
16No king is saved by the size of his army; no strong man is rescued by his own great strength.
17An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
17A horse is a false hope for safety; for all its power it cannot save anyone.
18Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
18But look, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his mercy,
19To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
19to rescue their lives from death and to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
20We wait for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
21For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
21Our hearts rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
22Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
22Let your mercy rest on us, O LORD, just as we have put our hope in you.
34Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
1I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
2My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
2I will boast about the LORD with all my soul; the humble will hear it and be glad.
3O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
3Come, make the LORD great with me; let us lift up his name together.
4I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
4I looked for the LORD, and he answered me; he set me free from all my fears.
5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
5Those who looked to him were lit up with joy, and their faces were never put to shame.
6This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
6This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him and saved him from all his troubles.
7The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
7The angel of the LORD sets up camp around those who fear him, and he rescues them.
8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
8Taste and see that the LORD is good; happy is the person who takes shelter in him.
9O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
9Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.
10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
10Even young lions go hungry and want for food, but those who seek the LORD will not go without any good thing.
11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
12Who is the person who wants to live, who loves long life and hopes to see good days?
13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
13Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
14Turn away from evil and do good; look for peace, and chase after it.
15The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
15The eyes of the LORD are on those who do right, and his ears are open to their cry.
16The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
16The face of the LORD is set against those who do evil, to wipe even the memory of them from the earth.
17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
17The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and he rescues them from all their troubles.
18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
18The LORD is close to those whose hearts are broken, and he saves those whose spirits are crushed.
19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
19The righteous person has many troubles, but the LORD rescues him from every one of them.
20He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
20He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken.
21Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
21Evil will kill the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be left in ruin.
22The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
22The LORD buys back the lives of his servants, and none who take shelter in him will be left in ruin.
35A Plea Against False Accusers
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
1Take up my case, O LORD, against those who take up a case against me; fight those who fight me.
2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
2Grab your shield and your armor, and stand up to help me.
3Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
3Draw out the spear too, and block the path of those who chase me; say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
4Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
4Let those who are out to take my life be humiliated and put to shame; let those who plan to hurt me be turned back and thrown into confusion.
5Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.
5Let them be like chaff blown away by the wind, with the angel of the LORD chasing them.
6Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.
6Let their road be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD hunting them down.
7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
7For with no reason they hid a net for me in a pit; with no reason they dug it to trap my life.
8Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
8Let ruin catch him by surprise; let the net he hid catch him instead; let him fall into that very ruin himself.
9And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
9Then my soul will be glad in the LORD; it will rejoice in his salvation.
10All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
10Every bone in my body will say, "LORD, who is like you? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them."
11False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
11Lying witnesses stood up; they accused me of things I knew nothing about.
12They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
12They paid me back evil for good, and it left my soul stripped bare.
13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
13But as for me, when they were sick I dressed in sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, and my prayer came back to my own chest.
14I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
14I acted as if he were my friend or my brother; I went about bent over with grief, like someone mourning for his mother.
15But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:
15But when I stumbled they were glad and crowded together; yes, low people I did not even know gathered against me; they tore at me and would not stop.
16With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
16Like godless mockers at a feast, they ground their teeth at me.
17Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
17Lord, how long will you just watch? Rescue my soul from the ruin they bring, my precious life from the lions.
18I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
18I will thank you in the great assembly; I will praise you among a crowd of people.
19Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
19Do not let my enemies gloat over me for no reason, or let those who hate me without cause wink their eyes at each other.
20For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
20For they never speak peace; instead they cook up lies against the quiet people of the land.
21Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
21Yes, they open their mouths wide at me and say, "Ha! Ha! We saw it with our own eyes!"
22This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
22You have seen this, O LORD; do not stay silent. O Lord, do not stay far from me.
23Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
23Rouse yourself and wake up to defend me, to take up my case, my God and my Lord.
24Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
24Judge me, O LORD my God, by your righteousness, and do not let them gloat over me.
25Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
25Do not let them think to themselves, "Ah, just what we wanted!" Do not let them say, "We have swallowed him whole."
26Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.
26Let all who enjoy my pain be shamed and thrown into confusion together; let those who puff themselves up over me be dressed in shame and disgrace.
27Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
27But let those who are on the side of my just cause shout for joy and be glad; let them say again and again, "Let the LORD be praised, for he delights in the well-being of his servant."
28And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
28And my tongue will speak of your righteousness and your praise all day long.
36The Wicked Heart and the Mercy of God
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
1Deep in my heart I hear what the wicked man's sin is saying: there is no fear of God in his eyes.
2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
2For he flatters himself in his own eyes, until his sin is found out and hated.
3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
3The words of his mouth are wickedness and lies; he has stopped being wise and doing good.
4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
4He plots trouble while lying in bed; he sets himself on a road that is not good; he does not hate evil at all.
5Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
5Your mercy, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness up to the clouds.
6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
6Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains; your judgments are like the great deep. O LORD, you keep both people and animals alive.
7How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
7How precious your steady love is, O God! That is why people take shelter in the shadow of your wings.
8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
8They eat their fill of the rich food of your house, and you let them drink from the river of your delights.
9For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
9For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
10Keep on pouring out your steady love on those who know you, and your righteousness on those whose hearts are honest.
11Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
11Do not let the foot of the proud step on me, or the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
12There they lie, the ones who did evil, fallen; they are thrown down and cannot get up.
37Fret Not Because of Evildoers
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
1Do not get worked up over people who do evil, and do not be jealous of those who do wrong.
2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
2For they will soon be cut down like the grass and wither like a green plant.
3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
3Trust in the LORD and do good; then you will live in the land and surely be fed.
4Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
4Take your delight in the LORD, and he will give you what your heart longs for.
5Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
5Hand your way over to the LORD; trust him too, and he will bring it about.
6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
6He will make your righteousness shine like the light, and your just cause like the noonday sun.
7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
7Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not get worked up when someone prospers in his way, when a man carries out his wicked schemes.
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
8Let go of anger and leave your rage behind; do not get worked up, for it only leads to doing evil.
9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
9For those who do evil will be cut off, but those who wait on the LORD will inherit the earth.
10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
10Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be gone; yes, you will look carefully at the place where he was, and he will not be there.
11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
11But the humble will inherit the earth, and they will delight in an abundance of peace.
12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
12The wicked man plots against the good man and grinds his teeth at him.
13The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
13The LORD laughs at him, for he sees that his day is coming.
14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
14The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to kill those who live honest lives.
15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
15Their sword will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be snapped in two.
16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
16The little that a righteous man has is better than the wealth of many wicked people.
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD holds up the righteous.
18The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
18The LORD knows the days of the honest, and what they inherit will last forever.
19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
19They will not be put to shame in evil times, and in the days of famine they will have plenty.
20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
20But the wicked will perish, and the enemies of the LORD will be like the fat of lambs on the altar; they will burn up; they will vanish like smoke.
21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
21The wicked borrow and never pay back, but the righteous are generous and give.
22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
22For those the LORD blesses will inherit the earth, but those he curses will be cut off.
23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
23The LORD sets the steps of a good man in order, and he takes delight in the way that man goes.
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
24Though he stumbles, he will not be thrown down for good, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
25I was young once, and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous abandoned or his children begging for bread.
26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
26He is always kind and always lends, and his children are a blessing.
27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
27Turn away from evil and do good, and you will live securely forever.
28For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
28For the LORD loves justice and does not abandon his faithful ones; they are kept safe forever, but the children of the wicked will be cut off.
29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
29The righteous will inherit the land and live in it forever.
30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
30The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks about what is just.
31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
31The law of his God is in his heart; his feet will not slip.
32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
32The wicked man watches for the righteous and looks for a chance to kill him.
33The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
33The LORD will not leave him in the wicked man's hands, nor let him be condemned when he stands trial.
34Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
34Wait on the LORD and keep to his way, and he will lift you up to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
35I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
35I have seen a wicked man full of power, spreading himself out like a leafy tree in its native soil.
36Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
36Yet he passed away, and look, he was gone; I searched for him, but he could not be found.
37Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
37Watch the blameless man and look at the honest one, for the end of that man is peace.
38But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
38But the rebels will be destroyed together; the future of the wicked will be cut off.
39But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
39But the salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their strength in times of trouble.
40And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
40The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they take shelter in him.
38A Prayer Under Sickness and Guilt
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
1O LORD, do not scold me in your anger, or discipline me in your burning displeasure.
2For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
2For your arrows have sunk deep into me, and your hand presses down hard on me.
3There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
3There is no healthy spot on my body because of your anger; there is no rest in my bones because of my sin.
4For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
4For my sins have risen over my head; like a heavy load they are more than I can carry.
5My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
5My wounds stink and ooze because of my foolishness.
6I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
6I am twisted and bent low; I go around mourning all day long.
7For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.
7For my body burns with a disgusting sickness, and there is no healthy spot on my flesh.
8I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
8I am weak and completely crushed; I groan out loud from the turmoil in my heart.
9Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
9Lord, everything I long for is laid out before you, and my groaning is not hidden from you.
10My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.
10My heart pounds, my strength drains away, and even the light has gone out of my eyes.
11My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
11My loved ones and friends keep their distance from my wounds, and my relatives stand far away.
12They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
12Those who want my life set traps for me; those who want to hurt me talk about ruining me and think up lies all day long.
13But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
13But I am like a deaf man who cannot hear, like a mute man who never opens his mouth.
14Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
14Yes, I have become like a man who hears nothing and has no answer in his mouth.
15For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
15For I put my hope in you, O LORD; you will answer, O Lord my God.
16For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
16For I said, "Hear me, or else they will gloat over me; when my foot slips, they puff themselves up against me."
17For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.
17For I am about to fall, and my pain is always in front of me.
18For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
18I will confess my wrongdoing; I am sorry for my sin.
19But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
19But my enemies are full of life and strength, and those who hate me for no reason are growing in number.
20They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
20Those who pay back good with evil are against me, because I go after what is good.
21Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.
21Do not abandon me, O LORD; O my God, do not stay far from me.
22Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.
22Hurry to help me, O Lord my salvation.
39The Measure of My Days
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
1I said, "I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth while the wicked are in front of me."
2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
2I stayed quiet and said nothing; I held back even from saying good things, and my pain grew worse.
3My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
3My heart grew hot inside me; as I brooded, the fire burned; then I spoke out with my tongue:
4LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
4"LORD, show me how my life will end and how many days I have, so I can know how fragile I am.
5Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
5Look, you have made my days no wider than a hand; the length of my life is nothing to you. Truly, every person, even at his best, is only a breath. Selah.
6Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
6Surely everyone walks around like a shadow; surely they rush about for nothing; a man piles up wealth and does not know who will end up with it.
7And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
7And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? My hope is in you.
8Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.
8Rescue me from all my sins; do not let fools sneer at me.
9I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
9I stayed quiet; I did not open my mouth, because you are the one who did this.
10Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
10Take your punishment away from me; I am worn out by the blow of your hand.
11When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
11When you correct someone with rebukes for his sin, you eat away what he treasures like a moth; surely every person is only a breath. Selah.
12Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
12Hear my prayer, O LORD, and listen to my cry; do not stay silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, a passing guest, as all my ancestors were.
13O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.
13Look away from me so I can smile again, before I leave and am gone for good."
40He Brought Me Up Out of the Pit
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
1I waited patiently for the LORD, and he bent down to me and heard my cry.
2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
2He lifted me out of a horrible pit, out of the mud and the mire; he set my feet on a rock and made my steps steady.
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
3He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see it and be filled with awe, and they will put their trust in the LORD.
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
4Happy is the person who makes the LORD his trust, who pays no respect to the proud or to those who wander off into lies.
5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
5O LORD my God, the wonderful things you have done are many, and so are your thoughts toward us. No one can set them all out in order before you; if I tried to tell them and speak of them, they would be more than I could count.
6Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
6Sacrifice and offering were not what you wanted; you have opened my ears to hear. Burnt offerings and sin offerings were not what you required.
7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
7Then I said, "Look, here I come. In the scroll of the book it is written about me:
8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
8I delight to do your will, O my God; yes, your law is deep inside my heart."
9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
9I have announced your righteousness in the great assembly. Look, I have not held back my lips, O LORD; you know it.
10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
10I have not hidden your righteousness inside my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not kept your steady love and your truth a secret from the great assembly.
11Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
11Do not hold back your tender mercies from me, O LORD; let your steady love and your truth keep me safe always.
12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
12For troubles beyond counting have closed in around me; my sins have caught up with me, so that I cannot lift my eyes. They are more than the hairs on my head, and my heart fails within me.
13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
13Be pleased to rescue me, O LORD; O LORD, hurry to help me.
14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
14Let those who hunt for my life to destroy it be ashamed and thrown into confusion together; let those who wish me harm be driven back and disgraced.
15Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
15Let those who say to me, "Aha, aha!" be left desolate as the reward for their shame.
16Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
16But let everyone who seeks you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation say always, "The LORD is great!"
17But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
17As for me, I am poor and needy, yet the Lord is thinking of me. You are my help and my rescuer; do not delay, O my God.
41Prayer From a Sickbed
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
1Happy is the person who cares about the poor; the LORD will rescue him in his time of trouble.
2The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
2The LORD will protect him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed in the land; you will not hand him over to the wishes of his enemies.
3The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
3The LORD will strengthen him on his sickbed; you will turn his whole bed over and make it fresh while he is ill.
4I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
4I said, "LORD, be merciful to me; heal my soul, for I have sinned against you."
5Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
5My enemies say cruel things about me: "When will he die, and his name be forgotten?"
6And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
6If one of them comes to visit me, he speaks empty words while his heart is collecting evil; then he goes out and spreads it around.
7All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
7All who hate me whisper together against me; they are plotting how to hurt me.
8An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
8"Some terrible disease has gripped him," they say. "Now that he is lying down, he will never get up again."
9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
9Even my closest friend, the one I trusted, the one who ate my bread, has turned against me and kicked at me.
10But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
10But you, O LORD, be merciful to me and raise me up, so that I may pay them back.
11By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
11This is how I know that you are pleased with me: my enemy does not shout in victory over me.
12And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
12As for me, you hold me up because of my integrity, and you set me in your presence forever.
13Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
13Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
42As a Deer Pants for Water
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
1As a deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.
2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
2My soul is thirsty for God, for the living God. When can I come and stand before God?
3My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
3My tears have been my food day and night, while all day long people say to me, "Where is your God?"
4When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
4When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me: how I used to go along with the crowd, leading them to the house of God, with shouts of joy and praise, a whole crowd keeping the festival.
5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
5Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why are you so troubled inside me? Put your hope in God, for I will praise him yet for the help that comes from his face.
6O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
6O my God, my soul is downcast within me; so I will remember you from the land of the Jordan and the peaks of Hermon, from the hill of Mizar.
7Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.
7Deep calls out to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and your breakers have rolled over me.
8Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
8Yet by day the LORD sends out his steady love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.
9I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
9I will say to God my rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about grieving under the pressure of the enemy?"
10As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?
10It is like a sword in my bones when my enemies mock me, while they say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"
11Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
11Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why are you so troubled inside me? Put your hope in God, for I will praise him yet; he is the health of my face and my God.
43Send Out Your Light and Truth
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
1Stand up for me, O God, and argue my case against a godless nation; rescue me from people who are dishonest and unjust.
2For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
2For you are the God who gives me strength. Why have you pushed me away? Why must I go about grieving under the pressure of the enemy?
3O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
3Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them bring me to your holy hill and to the places where you live.
4Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
4Then I will go to the altar of God, to God who is my greatest joy; yes, I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God.
5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
5Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why are you so troubled inside me? Put your hope in God, for I will praise him yet; he is the health of my face and my God.
44A Defeated Nation Cries to God
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
1We have heard it with our own ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in the times long ago.
2How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.
2With your own hand you drove out the nations and planted our people in their place; you crushed those peoples and sent them away.
3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
3It was not by their own sword that they won the land, and their own arm did not save them; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were pleased with them.
4Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
4You are my King, O God; command victories for Jacob.
5Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
5Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample those who rise up against us.
6For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
6For I will not trust in my bow, and my sword will not save me.
7But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
7But you have saved us from our enemies and put those who hate us to shame.
8In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.
8In God we boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever. Selah.
9But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
9But now you have pushed us away and disgraced us; you no longer march out with our armies.
10Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.
10You make us retreat from the enemy, and those who hate us take whatever they want from us.
11Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen.
11You have handed us over like sheep to be eaten and scattered us among the nations.
12Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
12You sell your people for next to nothing, and you gain nothing from their price.
13Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
13You have made us a disgrace to our neighbors, a joke and a laughingstock to everyone around us.
14Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.
14You have made us a byword among the nations; the peoples shake their heads at us.
15My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,
15My disgrace is always in front of me, and shame has covered my face,
16For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
16because of the voice of the one who taunts and insults, because of the enemy who is out for revenge.
17All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
17All this has happened to us, yet we have not forgotten you, and we have not been false to your covenant.
18Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
18Our hearts have not turned back, and our feet have not strayed from your path;
19Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
19yet you have broken us badly in the place where jackals live and covered us with the shadow of death.
20If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god;
20If we had forgotten the name of our God or stretched out our hands to a foreign god,
21Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
21would God not have found it out? For he knows the secrets of the heart.
22Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
22Yet for your sake we are being killed all day long; we are treated like sheep meant for slaughter.
23Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.
23Wake up! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Get up! Do not push us away forever.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
24Why do you hide your face and forget how we suffer and are crushed?
25For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
25For our souls are bowed down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground.
26Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.
26Rise up and help us; set us free for the sake of your mercy.
45A Song for the King's Wedding
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
1My heart is overflowing with a lovely theme; I am reciting the verses I have made about the king; my tongue is the pen of a skilled writer.
2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
2You are more handsome than anyone born of man; grace has been poured onto your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
3Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.
4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
4In your majesty ride out in triumph for the sake of truth and humility and righteousness, and your right hand will show you awesome things.
5Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
5Your arrows are sharp in the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall beneath you.
6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
7You love what is right and hate what is wicked; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.
8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces decorated with ivory, stringed music has made you glad.
9Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; at your right hand stands the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir.
10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;
10Listen, O daughter, think carefully and turn your ear; forget your own people and your father's house,
11So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
11and the king will be captivated by your beauty. He is your lord, so bow down to him.
12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
12The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift; the richest of the people will seek your favor.
13The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
13The king's daughter is all glorious in her chamber; her gown is woven with gold.
14She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
14She will be led to the king in embroidered robes; the young women who are her companions will follow her and be brought to you.
15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.
15With gladness and rejoicing they will be led in; they will enter the king's palace.
16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
16In place of your fathers you will have sons, and you can make them princes over all the earth.
17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
17I will cause your name to be remembered in every generation; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
46God Is Our Refuge and Strength
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
1God is our shelter and our strength, a help that is always close by in times of trouble.
2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
2So we will not be afraid, even if the earth gives way and the mountains tumble into the heart of the sea,
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
3even if its waters roar and foam and the mountains shake as it swells. Selah.
4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
4There is a river whose streams bring joy to the city of God, the holy place where the Most High lives.
5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
5God is in the middle of her; she will not be shaken. God will help her when morning breaks.
6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
6The nations raged, the kingdoms were shaken; he lifted his voice, and the earth melted.
7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our shelter. Selah.
8Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
8Come and see what the LORD has done, the ruins he has brought about on the earth.
9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
9He puts an end to wars all over the earth; he breaks the bow and snaps the spear in two; he burns the chariots in the fire.
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
10"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be lifted high among the nations; I will be lifted high over the earth."
11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our shelter. Selah.
47Clap Your Hands, All Peoples
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
1Clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with a voice of victory!
2For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
2For the LORD Most High is awesome; he is a great King over the whole earth.
3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
3He brings the peoples under our rule and the nations under our feet.
4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
4He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah.
5God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
5God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
7For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with understanding.
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
8God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
9The princes of the peoples have gathered together as the people of the God of Abraham, for the shields of the earth belong to God; he is lifted very high.
48Zion, the City of God
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
1The LORD is great and deserves great praise in the city of our God, on his holy mountain.
2Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
2Beautiful in its setting, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion on the northern slopes, the city of the great King.
3God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
3In her palaces God has made himself known as a safe refuge.
4For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.
4Look, the kings gathered their forces; they marched past together.
5They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
5They saw it and were stunned; they panicked and rushed away.
6Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
6Trembling seized them right there, and pain like a woman in childbirth.
7Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
7You wreck the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
8As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
8What we had heard, we have now seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will make it stand forever. Selah.
9We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
9We have pondered your loving kindness, O God, inside your temple.
10According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
10Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is full of righteousness.
11Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
11Let Mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of your judgments.
12Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.
12Walk around Zion, go all the way around her; count her towers.
13Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.
13Take careful note of her ramparts, look closely at her palaces, so you can tell the next generation about it.
14For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
14For this God is our God forever and ever; he will guide us all the way to death.
49Wealth Cannot Buy Off Death
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
1Hear this, all you peoples; listen, everyone who lives in the world,
2Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
2low and high alike, rich and poor together.
3My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
3My mouth will speak wisdom, and the thoughts of my heart will be full of understanding.
4I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
4I will turn my ear to a parable; I will unfold my riddle to the music of the harp.
5Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
5Why should I be afraid in evil days, when the wrongdoing of those at my heels surrounds me?
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
6Those who trust in their wealth and brag about how much money they have—
7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
7not one of them can ever buy back a brother's life or pay God a ransom for him,
8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
8(for the price of a life is too costly, and no payment could ever be enough)
9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
9so that he could go on living forever and never see the grave.
10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
10For he sees that wise men die; the fool and the senseless perish just the same, and leave their wealth to others.
11Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
11Deep down they think their houses will last forever and their homes will stand for all generations; they name their lands after themselves.
12Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
12Yet a person, however honored, does not last; he is like the animals that perish.
13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
13This is the path of the foolish, yet those who come after them approve of what they say. Selah.
14Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
14Like sheep they are penned in the grave; death will feed on them; the upright will rule over them in the morning, and their beauty will waste away in the grave, far from their fine homes.
15But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
15But God will rescue my soul from the power of the grave, for he will take me to himself. Selah.
16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
16Do not be afraid when someone grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases,
17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
17for when he dies he will take nothing with him; his splendor will not follow him down.
18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
18Though while he lived he congratulated himself—and people praise you when you do well for yourself—
19He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
19he will go to join the generation of his ancestors, who will never see the light again.
20Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
20A person who is honored but has no understanding is like the animals that perish.
50God Calls His People to Account
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
1The mighty God, the LORD, has spoken and summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets.
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
2Out of Zion, perfect in beauty, God has shone forth.
3Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.
3Our God will come and will not stay silent; a fire devours ahead of him, and a wild storm rages around him.
4He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.
4He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, so that he may judge his people:
5Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
5"Gather my faithful ones to me, those who made a covenant with me by sacrifice."
6And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
6And the heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah.
7Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.
7"Listen, my people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you: I am God, your God.
8I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me.
8I will not scold you about your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are always before me.
9I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.
9I will take no bull from your house, no goats from your pens,
10For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.
10for every creature of the forest belongs to me, and so do the cattle on a thousand hills.
11I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
11I know every bird of the mountains, and the wild creatures of the field are mine.
12If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.
12If I were hungry, I would not tell you, since the world and everything in it belong to me.
13Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
13Do I eat the meat of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
14Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
14Offer God thanksgiving, and keep the promises you made to the Most High.
15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
15Call on me when trouble comes; I will rescue you, and you will give me honor."
16But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
16But to the wicked God says, "What right do you have to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?
17Seeing thou hatest instruction, and casteth my words behind thee.
17You hate correction and throw my words behind your back.
18When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
18When you saw a thief, you went along with him, and you have kept company with adulterers.
19Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
19You let your mouth run to evil, and your tongue weaves lies.
20Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother’s son.
20You sit and speak against your brother; you slander your own mother's son.
21These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
21You did these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But I will rebuke you and lay it all out before your eyes.
22Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.
22Now think about this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, and no one will rescue you.
23Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
23Whoever offers praise honors me, and to the one who orders his way of life rightly I will show the salvation of God."
51Create in Me a Clean Heart
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
1Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loving kindness; in your great tenderness wipe out my rebellions.
2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
2Wash me completely from my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.
3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
3For I admit my rebellions, and my sin is always in front of me.
4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
4Against you, you alone, I have sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and blameless when you judge.
5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
5Look, I was born into wrongdoing; I was a sinner from the moment my mother conceived me.
6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
6Look, you want truth deep inside, and in the hidden place you will teach me wisdom.
7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
7Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will come out whiter than snow.
8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
8Let me hear joy and gladness, so the bones you have broken may rejoice.
9Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
9Hide your face from my sins, and wipe away all my guilt.
10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
10Create a clean heart in me, O God, and make my spirit new and steady within me.
11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
11Do not throw me out of your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me.
12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
12Give me back the joy of your salvation, and hold me up with a willing spirit.
13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
13Then I will teach rebels your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.
14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
14Free me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing loudly of your righteousness.
15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
15O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
16For you do not want a sacrifice, or I would bring it; you take no pleasure in burnt offerings.
17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
17The sacrifices God wants are a broken spirit; a broken and sorry heart, O God, you will not turn away.
18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
18In your goodness do good to Zion; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
19Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings and whole offerings; then bulls will be offered on your altar.
52The Mighty Man's Deceitful Tongue
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
1Why do you brag about your wickedness, you mighty man? The goodness of God never stops.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
2Your tongue plots ruin; it is like a sharpened razor, working deceit.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
3You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
4You love every word that devours, you deceitful tongue.
5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
5So God will tear you down forever; he will snatch you up and rip you from your tent, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
6The righteous will see it and be afraid, and they will laugh at him:
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
7"Look, here is the man who would not make God his strength, but trusted in his great riches and made himself strong by his wickedness."
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in God's mercy forever and ever.
9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
9I will praise you forever for what you have done, and I will wait on your name, for it is good, in the presence of your faithful people.
53The Fool Denies God
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
1The fool tells himself, "There is no God." They are corrupt and have done disgusting wrong; there is no one who does good.
2God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
2God looked down from heaven on the human race to see if there was anyone who understood, anyone who sought God.
3Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
3Every one of them has turned away; together they have become foul; there is no one who does good, not even one.
4Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
4Do these evildoers know nothing? They eat up my people as if they were eating bread; they have not called on God.
5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
5There they were overcome with terror where there was nothing to fear, for God scattered the bones of those who camped against you; you put them to shame, because God rejected them.
6Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
6Oh, that Israel's salvation would come out of Zion! When God brings his people back from captivity, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad.
54Save Me by Your Name
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
1Save me, O God, by your name, and clear my case by your strength.
2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
2Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.
3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
3For strangers have risen against me, and ruthless men are hunting my life; they have no regard for God. Selah.
4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
4Look, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who hold up my life.
5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
5He will pay back my enemies with the evil they planned; in your faithfulness, cut them off.
6I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
6I will gladly bring you a sacrifice; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good.
7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
7For he has rescued me from every trouble, and my eyes have seen my enemies get what they deserve.
55Betrayed by a Close Friend
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
1Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not hide yourself from my plea.
2Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
2Pay attention to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and I groan
3Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
3because of the voice of the enemy, because of the pressure of the wicked; they heap trouble on me, and in their anger they hate me.
4My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
4My heart is in agony inside me, and the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
5Fear and trembling have come over me, and horror has swallowed me up.
6And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
6And I said, "If only I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly off and find rest.
7Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
7Yes, I would wander far away and stay out in the wilderness. Selah.
8I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
8I would hurry to my shelter, away from the raging wind and storm."
9Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
9Wreck their plans, O Lord, and confuse their speech, for I have seen violence and fighting in the city.
10Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
10Day and night they prowl around it on its walls; trouble and misery are inside it.
11Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
11Ruin is in its heart; deceit and trickery never leave its streets.
12For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
12For it was not an enemy who insulted me; I could have put up with that. It was not someone who hated me who rose up against me; from him I could have hidden.
13But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
13But it was you, a man like me, my companion and close friend.
14We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
14We used to share sweet conversation and walk together with the crowd to the house of God.
15Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
15Let death take them by surprise; let them go down alive into the grave, for evil lives in their homes and among them.
16As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
16As for me, I will call on God, and the LORD will save me.
17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
17Evening, morning, and noon I will pray and cry out loud, and he will hear my voice.
18He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
18He has rescued my life in peace from the battle waged against me, though many were against me.
19God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
19God will hear and humble them, he who has reigned from of old. Selah. Because they never change, they do not fear God.
20He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
20My friend raised his hands against those at peace with him; he broke his promise.
21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
21His words were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
22Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
22Throw your burden on the LORD, and he will hold you up; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
23But you, O God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But I will trust in you.
56Tears Kept in God's Bottle
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
1Be kind to me, O God, for people are trying to swallow me up; all day long they fight me and press me down.
2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
2My enemies would swallow me up every day, for there are many who fight against me, O Most High.
3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
3Whenever I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
4In God I will praise his word; in God I have put my trust. I will not be afraid of what mere flesh can do to me.
5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
5Every day they twist my words; all their plans against me are for harm.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
6They gather together, they hide, they watch my every step, as they wait to take my life.
7Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
7Will they get away with their wickedness? In your anger, O God, bring those people down.
8Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
8You keep count of my wanderings. Put my tears into your bottle; are they not written in your book?
9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
9When I cry out to you, then my enemies will turn back. This I know: God is on my side.
10In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
10In God I will praise his word; in the LORD I will praise his word.
11In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
11In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid of what people can do to me.
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
12The promises I made to you are binding on me, O God; I will bring you my offerings of praise.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
13For you have rescued my life from death. Will you not keep my feet from stumbling, so that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
57In the Shadow of Your Wings
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
1Be kind to me, O God, be kind to me, for my soul trusts in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings I will take shelter until these disasters have passed by.
2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
2I will cry out to God Most High, to God who carries out everything for me.
3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
3He will send help from heaven and save me from the scorn of the one who would swallow me up. Selah. God will send out his mercy and his truth.
4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
4My soul is among lions; I lie down among people who are on fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows and whose tongue is a sharp sword.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
5Be lifted high, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
6They have spread a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down. They have dug a pit in front of me, and they have fallen into the middle of it themselves. Selah.
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
7My heart is steady, O God, my heart is steady; I will sing and give praise.
8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
8Wake up, my glory; wake up, lyre and harp! I myself will wake up early.
9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
9I will praise you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to you among the nations.
10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
10For your mercy is great, reaching up to the heavens, and your truth reaches to the clouds.
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
11Be lifted high, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
58A Cry Against Corrupt Judges
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
1Do you really speak what is right, you who sit in council? Do you judge fairly, you sons of men?
2Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.
2No, in your hearts you work wickedness; you weigh out the violence of your hands across the land.
3The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
3The wicked go wrong from the womb; they wander off as soon as they are born, telling lies.
4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
4Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like a deaf cobra that stops up its ear,
5Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
5which will not listen to the voice of the charmers, no matter how skillfully they charm.
6Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.
6Break their teeth in their mouths, O God; break out the fangs of the young lions, O LORD.
7Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.
7Let them melt away like water that runs off and is gone; when he bends his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as if cut to pieces.
8As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.
8Like a snail that melts away as it goes, let each of them pass away; like a baby born too soon, may they never see the sun.
9Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath.
9Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns, he will sweep them away as with a whirlwind, alive as they are, and in his wrath.
10The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
10The righteous will be glad when they see the punishment; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
11So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.
11So people will say, "Truly there is a reward for the righteous; truly there is a God who judges on the earth."
59Enemies Prowling Like Dogs
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
1Rescue me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.
2Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
2Rescue me from those who do evil, and save me from men of blood.
3For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
3For look, they lie in wait to take my life; strong men gather against me, and not because of any wrong or any sin of mine, O LORD.
4They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
4They run and get ready, though I have done nothing wrong. Wake up to help me, and see!
5Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
5You, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, wake up and punish all the nations; show no mercy to any wicked traitors. Selah.
6They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
6They come back at evening; they growl like dogs and prowl around the city.
7Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
7Look, they spew out words from their mouths; swords are on their lips, for they say, "Who is listening?"
8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
8But you, O LORD, will laugh at them; you will hold all the nations in scorn.
9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
9Because of his strength I will wait for you, for God is my fortress.
10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
10The God who shows me mercy will go ahead of me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.
11Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
11Do not kill them, or my people might forget; scatter them by your power and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
12For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
12For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, and for the cursing and lying they speak.
13Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
13Finish them in wrath, finish them until they are no more, and let them know that God rules in Jacob, to the ends of the earth. Selah.
14And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
14And at evening let them come back; let them growl like dogs and prowl around the city.
15Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
15Let them wander up and down looking for food, and grumble if they are not filled.
16But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.
16But I will sing of your power; yes, I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning, for you have been my fortress and my refuge in the day of my trouble.
17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
17To you, O my strength, I will sing, for God is my fortress, the God who shows me mercy.
60God Has Cast Us Off
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
1O God, you have thrown us off, you have scattered us, you have been angry; O turn back to us again.
2Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
2You have made the land tremble; you have split it open. Heal its cracks, for it is shaking.
3Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.
3You have shown your people hard things; you have made us drink wine that makes us stagger.
4Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
4You have given a banner to those who fear you, so that it may be raised for the sake of the truth. Selah.
5That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.
5So that your beloved ones may be rescued, save us with your right hand, and hear me.
6God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
6God has spoken in his holiness: "I will rejoice; I will divide up Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth.
7Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
7Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is the helmet for my head; Judah is my lawgiver;
8Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.
8Moab is my washbasin; on Edom I will throw my shoe. Philistia, shout in triumph because of me."
9Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
9Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will lead me into Edom?
10Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?
10Will you not, O God, you who had thrown us off? You, O God, who did not go out with our armies?
11Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
11Give us help against our trouble, for human help is worthless.
12Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
12Through God we will fight bravely, for he is the one who will trample down our enemies.
61The Rock That Is Higher
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
1Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
2From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
2From the ends of the earth I will cry out to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I am.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
3For you have been a shelter for me, a strong tower against the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
4I will live in your tent forever; I will trust in the cover of your wings. Selah.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
5For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the inheritance of those who fear your name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
6You will add years to the king's life; his years will stretch across many generations.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
7He will live before God forever. O send mercy and truth to keep him safe.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
8So I will sing praise to your name forever, and keep my vows day after day.
62My Soul Waits for God Alone
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
1Truly my soul waits quietly for God; my salvation comes from him.
2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
2He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will not be badly shaken.
3How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
3How long will you plot harm against a man? All of you will be killed; you will be like a leaning wall, like a fence about to fall.
4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
4They only plan to throw him down from his high place; they love lies. They bless with their mouths, but inside they curse. Selah.
5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
5My soul, wait quietly for God alone, for my hope comes from him.
6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
6He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
7In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength and my refuge are in God.
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
9Surely people of low rank are only a breath, and people of high rank are a lie; put them on the scales and together they weigh less than a breath.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
10Do not trust in taking by force, and do not set empty hopes on stolen goods; if your riches grow, do not set your heart on them.
11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
11God has spoken once; twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God.
12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
12And to you, O Lord, belongs mercy, for you pay back every person according to what they have done.
63Thirsting for God in the Desert
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
1O God, you are my God; early I will look for you. My soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water,
2To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
2to see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the sanctuary.
3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
3Because your loving kindness is better than life itself, my lips will praise you.
4Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
4So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in your name.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
5My soul will be satisfied as with the richest food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
6When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
6when I remember you on my bed and think about you through the watches of the night.
7Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
7Because you have been my help, I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
8My soul clings tightly to you; your right hand holds me up.
9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
9But those who seek to destroy my life will go down into the depths of the earth.
10They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
10They will fall by the sword; they will become food for foxes.
11But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
11But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who swears by him will be glad, but the mouths of those who tell lies will be shut.
64Bitter Words Like Arrows
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
1Hear my voice, O God, when I pray; keep my life safe from the terror of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
2Hide me from the secret plotting of the wicked, from the uprising of those who do evil,
3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
3who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bows to shoot their arrows, which are bitter words,
4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
4so that they can shoot from hiding at the blameless; they shoot at him suddenly, and they are not afraid.
5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
5They cheer each other on in an evil plan; they talk about hiding traps in secret; they say, "Who will ever see them?"
6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
6They dig for wrongs to do; they carry out a careful search; the inner thoughts and the heart of every one of them run deep.
7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
7But God will shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly they will be wounded.
8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
8So they will make their own tongues fall back on themselves; everyone who sees them will run away.
9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
9And everyone will be afraid and will tell what God has done, for they will think carefully about his work.
10The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
10The righteous will be glad in the LORD and will trust in him, and all who are honest in heart will rejoice.
65The Year Crowned with Goodness
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
1Praise is waiting for you, O God, in Zion, and to you the vow will be kept.
2O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
2O you who hear prayer, to you all people will come.
3Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
3Wrongs overpower me; as for our sins, you will wash them away.
4Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
4Happy is the one you choose and bring near, so that he may live in your courts; we will be filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.
5By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
5You will answer us with awesome deeds done in righteousness, O God of our salvation, you who are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of those far away on the sea,
6Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
6who by his strength sets the mountains firmly in place, being clothed with power,
7Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
7who quiets the roar of the seas, the roar of their waves, and the uproar of the peoples.
8They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
8Those who live at the farthest edges are awed by your signs; you make the places where morning and evening begin shout for joy.
9Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
9You visit the earth and water it; you make it very rich with the river of God, which is full of water; you provide their grain, for that is how you have prepared it.
10Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.
10You water its ridges generously; you level its furrows; you soften it with showers; you bless what springs up from it.
11Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
11You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths drip with plenty.
12They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.
12They drip on the pastures of the wilderness, and the little hills are wrapped in joy on every side.
13The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
13The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are covered with grain; they shout for joy, and they sing too.
66Come and See God's Works
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
1Make a joyful noise to God, all you lands!
2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
2Sing out the honor of his name; make his praise glorious.
3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
3Say to God, "How awesome are your works! Because of your great power your enemies will bow down before you.
4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
4All the earth will worship you and sing to you; they will sing to your name." Selah.
5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
5Come and see what God has done; he is awesome in what he does toward the children of men.
6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
6He turned the sea into dry land; they walked through the river on foot; there we rejoiced in him.
7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
7He rules by his power forever; his eyes watch the nations; let the rebellious not lift themselves up. Selah.
8O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:
8O bless our God, you peoples, and let the sound of his praise be heard,
9Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
9the one who keeps our soul alive and does not let our feet slip.
10For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
10For you, O God, have tested us; you have refined us the way silver is refined.
11Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
11You brought us into the net; you laid a heavy burden on our backs.
12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
12You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water, but you brought us out into a rich place.
13I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
13I will come into your house with burnt offerings; I will pay you my vows,
14Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.
14the vows my lips made and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.
15I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
15I will offer you burnt sacrifices of fattened animals, with the smoke of rams; I will offer bulls along with goats. Selah.
16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
16Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
17I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
17I cried out to him with my mouth, and praise for him was on my tongue.
18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
18If I had cherished evil in my heart, the Lord would not have listened to me.
19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
19But truly God has heard me; he has paid attention to the voice of my prayer.
20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
20Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer or taken his mercy from me.
67Let All the Peoples Praise God
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
1May God be merciful to us and bless us, and may he make his face shine on us. Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
2So that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
3Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples fairly and guide the nations on the earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
5Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
6Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
6Then the earth will give its harvest, and God, our very own God, will bless us.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
7God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.
68God Arises and Marches to Zion
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
1Let God rise up; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him run away from him.
2As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
2As smoke is blown away, blow them away; as wax melts before the fire, let the wicked die away in the presence of God.
3But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
3But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God; yes, let them rejoice with great joy.
4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
4Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up the one who rides on the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
5A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
5A father to the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling.
6God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
6God places the lonely in families; he leads out those who are bound in chains; but the rebellious live in a dry land.
7O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah:
7O God, when you went out ahead of your people, when you marched through the wilderness, Selah,
8The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
8the earth shook, and the heavens poured down rain at the presence of God; even Sinai itself trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
9You, O God, sent a generous rain, and with it you refreshed your inheritance when it was worn out.
10Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.
10Your people settled in it; you, O God, in your goodness provided for the poor.
11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
11The Lord gave the word; great was the crowd of those who announced it.
12Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.
12Kings of armies ran away in a hurry, and the woman who stayed at home divided up the plunder.
13Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.
13Though you have lain down among the cooking pots, you will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, with feathers of yellow gold.
14When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.
14When the Almighty scattered kings in the land, it was as white as snow on Salmon.
15The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.
15The mountain of God is like the mountain of Bashan, a high mountain like the mountain of Bashan.
16Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
16Why do you look on with envy, you high mountains? This is the mountain God has chosen to live on; yes, the LORD will live there forever.
17The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.
17The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; the Lord is among them, as at Sinai, in the holy place.
18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
18You have gone up on high; you have led captives away captive; you have received gifts for men, yes, even for the rebellious, so that the LORD God might live among them.
19Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
19Blessed be the Lord, who loads us with good things every day, the God of our salvation. Selah.
20He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
20He who is our God is the God of salvation, and to GOD the Lord belong the ways of escape from death.
21But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
21But God will strike the head of his enemies, the hairy scalp of anyone who keeps on walking in his sins.
22The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea:
22The Lord said, "I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring my people back from the depths of the sea,
23That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.
23so that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your enemies, and the tongues of your dogs may have their share of it."
24They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
24They have seen your procession, O God, the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.
25The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
25The singers went in front, the musicians came behind, and among them were the young women playing tambourines.
26Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
26Bless God in the gathered congregations, bless the Lord, you who come from the fountain of Israel.
27There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
27There is little Benjamin, leading them, the princes of Judah with their company, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
28Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
28Your God has commanded your strength; make strong, O God, what you have done for us.
29Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
29Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings will bring gifts to you.
30Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.
30Rebuke the band of spearmen, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples, until every one bows down offering pieces of silver; scatter the peoples who love war.
31Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
31Princes will come out of Egypt; Ethiopia will soon stretch out her hands to God.
32Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises to the Lord, Selah,
33To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
33to him who rides on the ancient heavens of heavens; listen, he sends out his voice, and it is a mighty voice.
34Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
34Give strength to God; his majesty is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
35O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
35O God, you are awesome from your holy places; the God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to his people. Blessed be God.
69Sunk in Deep Mire
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
1Save me, O God, for the waters have risen up to my soul.
2I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
2I am sinking in deep mud, where there is no place to stand; I have come into deep waters, and the floods are sweeping over me.
3I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
3I am worn out from crying; my throat is dry; my eyes grow dim as I wait for my God.
4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
4Those who hate me for no reason are more than the hairs on my head; those who want to destroy me, my enemies without cause, are powerful; then I had to give back what I never took.
5O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
5O God, you know my foolishness, and my sins are not hidden from you.
6Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.
6Do not let those who wait for you, O Lord GOD of hosts, be put to shame because of me; do not let those who seek you be disgraced because of me, O God of Israel.
7Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.
7Because for your sake I have carried insults; shame has covered my face.
8I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother’s children.
8I have become a stranger to my brothers, a foreigner to my mother's children.
9For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
9For passion for your house has eaten me up, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
10When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
10When I wept and disciplined my soul with fasting, they mocked me for it.
11I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.
11When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a joke to them.
12They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.
12Those who sit at the city gate talk about me, and I was the song of the drunkards.
13But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
13But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD, at a welcome time; O God, in your great mercy answer me, with the truth of your salvation.
14Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
14Pull me out of the mud, and do not let me sink; let me be rescued from those who hate me and out of the deep waters.
15Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
15Do not let the flood sweep over me, do not let the deep swallow me up, and do not let the pit close its mouth over me.
16Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
16Answer me, O LORD, for your loving kindness is good; turn to me in your great tender mercies.
17And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.
17And do not hide your face from your servant, for I am in trouble; answer me quickly.
18Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
18Come near to my soul and set it free; rescue me because of my enemies.
19Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.
19You know my disgrace, my shame, and my dishonor; all my enemies are in front of you.
20Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.
20Insults have broken my heart, and I am full of sorrow; I looked for someone to feel pity, but there was no one, and for comforters, but I found none.
21They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
21They even gave me poison for food, and when I was thirsty they gave me vinegar to drink.
22Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.
22Let their table become a snare in front of them, and let what should have been good for them become a trap.
23Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.
23Let their eyes go dark so they cannot see, and make their backs shake without end.
24Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.
24Pour out your anger on them, and let your burning fury take hold of them.
25Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.
25Let their homes be left empty; let no one live in their tents.
26For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
26For they hunt down the one you have struck, and they talk about the pain of those you have wounded.
27Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.
27Add guilt to their guilt, and do not let them come into your righteousness.
28Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.
28Let them be wiped out of the book of the living and not be written down with the righteous.
29But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
29But I am poor and full of sorrow; let your salvation, O God, lift me up high.
30I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
30I will praise the name of God with a song, and I will honor him with thanksgiving.
31This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
31This will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.
32The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
32The humble will see it and be glad; you who seek God, let your heart come alive.
33For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
33For the LORD hears the poor, and he does not despise his prisoners.
34Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
34Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
35For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.
35For God will save Zion and build up the cities of Judah, so that people may live there and have it as their own.
36The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.
36The children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will live there.
70Make Haste to Help Me
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.
1HURRY, O GOD, TO RESCUE ME; HURRY TO HELP ME, O LORD.
2Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
2Let those who hunt for my life be ashamed and disgraced; let those who want to hurt me be driven back and thrown into confusion.
3Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
3Let those who say, "Aha, aha!" be turned back as a reward for their shame.
4Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
4Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you, and let those who love your salvation say forever, "Let God be praised."
5But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
5But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
71Do Not Forsake Me in Old Age
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
1In you, O LORD, I put my trust; never let me be put to shame.
2Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
2Rescue me in your righteousness and help me escape; bend your ear to me and save me.
3Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
3Be my strong home, where I can always go; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
4Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grip of the unjust and cruel man.
5For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
5For you are my hope, O Lord GOD; you have been my trust since I was young.
6By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
6You have held me up since I was born; you are the one who took me from my mother's womb; my praise will always be of you.
7I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
7Many people see me as a strange sign, but you are my strong refuge.
8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
8Let my mouth be filled with your praise and your honor all day long.
9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
9Do not throw me away when I grow old; do not leave me when my strength runs out.
10For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
10For my enemies talk against me, and those who lie in wait for my life make plans together,
11Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
11saying, "God has left him; chase him and catch him, for there is no one to rescue him."
12O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
12O God, do not be far from me; O my God, hurry to help me.
13Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.
13Let those who fight against my soul be disgraced and destroyed; let those who want to hurt me be covered with insult and dishonor.
14But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
14But I will keep on hoping, and I will praise you more and more.
15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
15My mouth will tell of your righteousness and your salvation all day long, for I cannot count how many times you have saved me.
16I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
16I will go forward in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will speak of your righteousness, yours alone.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
17O God, you have taught me since I was young, and to this day I have told of your wonderful works.
18Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
18Now that I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not leave me, until I have shown your strength to this generation and your power to everyone still to come.
19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
19Your righteousness, O God, reaches very high, you who have done great things; O God, who is like you?
20Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
20You, who have shown me great and painful troubles, will bring me back to life and lift me up again from the depths of the earth.
21Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
21You will make me greater and comfort me on every side.
22I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
22I will also praise you with the harp, praising your truth, O my God; to you I will sing with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
23My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
23My lips will shout for joy when I sing to you, and so will my soul, which you have set free.
24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.
24My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for those who want to hurt me have been disgraced and put to shame.
72A Prayer for the King's Just Reign
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
1Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the king's son.
2He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
2He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with fair judgment.
3The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
3The mountains will bring peace to the people, and the little hills too, through righteousness.
4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
4He will judge the poor among the people, he will save the children of the needy, and he will crush the oppressor.
5They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
5They will fear you as long as the sun and moon last, through all generations.
6He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
6He will come down like rain on freshly cut grass, like showers that water the earth.
7In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
7In his days the righteous will flourish, and there will be peace in abundance as long as the moon lasts.
8He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
8He will rule also from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth.
9They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
9Those who live in the wilderness will bow before him, and his enemies will lick the dust.
10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
10The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.
11Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
11Yes, all kings will fall down before him; all nations will serve him.
12For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
12For he will rescue the needy when they cry out, and the poor too, and the one who has no helper.
13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
13He will have pity on the poor and needy, and he will save the lives of the needy.
14He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
14He will redeem their lives from deceit and violence, and their blood will be precious in his sight.
15And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
15And he will live, and he will be given gold from Sheba; prayer will be made for him continually, and he will be praised every day.
16There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
16There will be a handful of grain in the ground on the mountaintops; its fruit will wave like Lebanon, and the people of the city will flourish like the grass of the field.
17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
17His name will last forever; his name will continue as long as the sun, and people will be blessed in him; all nations will call him blessed.
18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonderful things.
19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
19And blessed be his glorious name forever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
73The Prosperity of the Wicked
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
1Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are clean.
2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
2But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; my steps had very nearly gone out from under me.
3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
3For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw how well the wicked were doing.
4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
4For there are no struggles in their death; their strength stays firm.
5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
5They are not in trouble like other people, and they are not struck with plagues like other people.
6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
6So pride hangs around their necks like a chain; violence covers them like a garment.
7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
7Their eyes bulge out from fatness; they have more than the heart could wish for.
8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
8They are corrupt, and they talk wickedly about oppressing others; they speak as if from on high.
9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
9They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut through the earth.
10Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
10So his people turn back here, and the waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
11And they say, "How does God know? Is there any knowledge in the Most High?"
12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
12Look, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they grow richer and richer.
13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
13Truly I have kept my heart clean for nothing, and washed my hands in innocence for nothing.
14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
14For all day long I have been struck down, and punished every morning.
15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
15If I had said, "I will talk like this," then I would have betrayed the generation of your children.
16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
16When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me,
17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
17until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood how they will end.
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
18Surely you set them on slippery ground; you throw them down into destruction.
19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
19How suddenly they are brought to ruin, in a moment! They are completely swept away by terrors.
20As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
20Like a dream when someone wakes up, so, O Lord, when you wake, you will despise their image.
21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
21So my heart was bitter, and I was stabbed deep inside.
22So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
22I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before you.
23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
23Yet I am always with you; you have held me by my right hand.
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
24You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me into glory.
25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
25Whom do I have in heaven but you? And there is no one on earth I want besides you.
26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
26My body and my heart fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
27For look, those who are far from you will perish; you have destroyed all who are unfaithful to you.
28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
28But for me it is good to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, so that I can tell of all your works.
74Prayer Over a Ruined Sanctuary
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
1O God, why have you thrown us away forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture?
2Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
2Remember your congregation, which you bought long ago, the tribe of your inheritance, which you redeemed, and this Mount Zion, where you have lived.
3Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.
3Turn your steps toward the endless ruins, toward all the evil the enemy has done in the sanctuary.
4Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.
4Your enemies roar in the middle of your meeting places; they set up their banners as signs.
5A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
5A man was once famous for lifting up his axe against the thick trees.
6But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
6But now they smash its carved work all at once with axes and hammers.
7They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.
7They have set fire to your sanctuary; they have defiled the dwelling place of your name by knocking it to the ground.
8They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.
8They said in their hearts, "Let us destroy them all together"; they have burned up every meeting place of God in the land.
9We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.
9We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet, and none among us knows how long.
10O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?
10O God, how long will the enemy mock? Will the enemy insult your name forever?
11Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
11Why do you hold back your hand, even your right hand? Take it out from inside your robe.
12For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.
12For God is my King from long ago, working salvation in the middle of the earth.
13Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.
13You split the sea by your strength; you broke the heads of the sea monsters in the waters.
14Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.
14You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces, and gave him as food to the people living in the wilderness.
15Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood: thou driedst up mighty rivers.
15You split open the spring and the flood; you dried up mighty rivers.
16The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
16The day is yours, and the night is yours too; you have set the light and the sun in place.
17Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.
17You have fixed all the borders of the earth; you have made summer and winter.
18Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.
18Remember this, O LORD: the enemy has mocked, and a foolish people has insulted your name.
19O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.
19Oh, do not hand over the life of your dove to the mob of the wicked; do not forget the gathering of your poor forever.
20Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.
20Look to the covenant, for the dark places of the earth are full of the dens of cruelty.
21O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.
21Oh, do not let the oppressed turn back in shame; let the poor and needy praise your name.
22Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily.
22Rise up, O God, and plead your own cause; remember how the foolish man mocks you all day long.
23Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.
23Do not forget the voice of your enemies; the uproar of those who rise against you grows louder and louder.
75God Alone Puts Down and Lifts Up
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
1To you, O God, we give thanks; to you we give thanks, for your name is near, as your wonderful works declare.
2When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
2When I gather the assembly, I will judge with fairness.
3The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
3The earth and all who live on it are melting away; it is I who hold up its pillars. Selah.
4I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
4I said to the fools, "Do not act foolishly," and to the wicked, "Do not lift up your horn."
5Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
5Do not lift your horn up high; do not speak with a stiff neck.
6For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
6For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
7But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
7But God is the judge: he brings one down, and he raises another up.
8For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
8For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixed spices, and he pours it out; but all the wicked of the earth will wring out its dregs and drink them.
9But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
9But I will declare it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
10I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted high.
76God Breaks the Weapons of War
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.
1In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel.
2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
2In Salem too is his tent, and his dwelling place is in Zion.
3There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
3There he broke the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
4Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
4You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains full of prey.
5The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.
5The bold-hearted have been stripped of their spoil; they have slept their last sleep, and none of the mighty men could find their hands.
6At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
6At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both chariot and horse are thrown into a dead sleep.
7Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
7You, even you, are to be feared; and who can stand in your sight once you are angry?
8Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
8You made your judgment heard from heaven; the earth feared and was still,
9When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
9when God rose up to judge, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah.
10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
10Surely the anger of man will bring you praise; whatever anger is left, you will hold back.
11Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
11Make vows to the LORD your God, and keep them; let all who are around him bring gifts to the one who should be feared.
12He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
12He cuts off the spirit of princes; he is terrifying to the kings of the earth.
77Remembering the Years of God's Right Hand
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
1I cried out to God with my voice, to God with my voice, and he listened to me.
2In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.
2In the day of my trouble I searched for the Lord; my sore ran in the night and did not stop; my soul refused to be comforted.
3I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
3I remembered God, and I was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
4Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
4You keep my eyes from closing; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
5I have thought about the days of old, the years of long ago.
6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.
6I call to mind my song in the night; I talk with my own heart, and my spirit searches carefully.
7Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
7Will the Lord cast us off forever? Will he never show favor again?
8Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?
8Has his mercy vanished forever? Does his promise fail for all time?
9Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.
9Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he shut up his tender mercies in anger? Selah.
10And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
10And I said, "This is my weakness; but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High."
11I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
11I will remember the works of the LORD; surely I will remember your wonders of long ago.
12I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
12I will also think deeply about all your work, and talk about the things you have done.
13Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?
13Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary; what god is as great as our God?
14Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
14You are the God who does wonders; you have shown your strength among the peoples.
15Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
15With your arm you have redeemed your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
16The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled.
16The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you and were afraid; the depths also were shaken.
17The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.
17The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound; your arrows also flew everywhere.
18The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.
18The voice of your thunder was in the sky; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook.
19Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
19Your way was through the sea, and your path through the great waters, and your footprints were not seen.
20Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
20You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
78What the Fathers Told Their Children
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
1Listen, my people, to my teaching; turn your ears to the words of my mouth.
2I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
2I will open my mouth and speak in a parable; I will bring out the hidden sayings of long ago,
3Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
3things we have heard and known, things our fathers told us.
4We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
4We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the generation to come about the praises of the LORD, his strength, and the wonderful things he has done.
5For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
5For he set up a testimony in Jacob and laid down a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to make known to their children,
6That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:
6so that the generation to come would know them, even children not yet born, who would rise up and tell their own children in turn,
7That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
7so that they would set their hope in God and not forget what God has done, but keep his commandments,
8And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.
8and not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not set right and whose spirit was not faithful to God.
9The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
9The men of Ephraim, armed and carrying bows, turned and ran on the day of battle.
10They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;
10They did not keep God's covenant and refused to walk in his law.
11And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
11They forgot what he had done, the wonders he had shown them.
12Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
12He did marvelous things in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the fields of Zoan.
13He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap.
13He split the sea and brought them through it; he made the waters stand up like a heap.
14In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
14By day he led them with a cloud, and all night long with a light of fire.
15He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.
15He split open the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as plentiful as the deep seas.
16He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers.
16He brought streams out of the rock and made water run down like rivers.
17And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.
17Yet they sinned against him still more, rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness.
18And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.
18They put God to the test in their hearts by demanding the food they craved.
19Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
19Yes, they spoke against God; they said, "Can God set a table in the wilderness?
20Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
20Look, he struck the rock, and water gushed out and streams overflowed; but can he give bread too? Can he provide meat for his people?"
21Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
21So the LORD heard this and was furious; a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger rose up against Israel,
22Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
22because they did not believe in God and did not trust him to save them.
23Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
23Yet he had commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven,
24And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
24and he had rained down manna on them to eat and given them the grain of heaven.
25Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.
25People ate the bread of angels; he sent them food until they were full.
26He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
26He made an east wind blow in the sky, and by his power he brought in the south wind.
27He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
27He rained meat down on them like dust, birds on the wing as many as the sand of the sea,
28And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
28and he let them fall in the middle of their camp, all around their tents.
29So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;
29So they ate and were well filled, for he gave them what they craved.
30They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
30But they had not yet turned from their craving; the food was still in their mouths
31The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
31when the anger of God rose against them, and he killed the strongest of them and struck down the finest young men of Israel.
32For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.
32In spite of all this they kept on sinning, and they did not believe even after his wonderful works.
33Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.
33So he made their days end in emptiness and their years in terror.
34When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.
34When he struck them down, then they sought him; they turned back and searched eagerly for God.
35And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.
35They remembered that God was their rock, and that God Most High was their redeemer.
36Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.
36Yet they flattered him with their mouths and lied to him with their tongues,
37For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.
37for their hearts were not right with him, and they were not faithful to his covenant.
38But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.
38But he, full of compassion, forgave their sin and did not destroy them; many a time he turned his anger away and did not unleash all his wrath.
39For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.
39For he remembered that they were only flesh, a wind that passes by and does not come back.
40How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!
40How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the desert!
41Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.
41Again and again they tested God and set limits on the Holy One of Israel.
42They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy.
42They did not remember his power, or the day he rescued them from the enemy,
43How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan:
43how he worked his signs in Egypt and his wonders in the fields of Zoan.
44And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they could not drink.
44He turned their rivers into blood, and their streams too, so they could not drink.
45He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, which destroyed them.
45He sent swarms of flies among them that ate them up, and frogs that ruined them.
46He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their labour unto the locust.
46He handed their crops over to the grasshopper and the fruit of their labor to the locust.
47He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost.
47He wrecked their vines with hail and their sycamore trees with frost.
48He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolts.
48He gave their cattle over to the hail and their flocks to bolts of lightning.
49He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.
49He unleashed on them his burning anger, wrath, fury, and trouble, sending a band of destroying angels among them.
50He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence;
50He cleared a path for his anger; he did not spare their lives from death but handed them over to the plague.
51And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:
51He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, the first fruits of their strength in the tents of Ham.
52But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.
52But he led his own people out like sheep and guided them through the wilderness like a flock.
53And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
53He led them safely, so they were not afraid, but the sea swallowed up their enemies.
54And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, which his right hand had purchased.
54He brought them to the border of his holy land, to this mountain that his right hand had won.
55He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.
55He drove out the nations ahead of them, measured out their land as an inheritance, and settled the tribes of Israel in their tents.
56Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies:
56Yet they tested and rebelled against God Most High and did not keep his testimonies.
57But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
57They turned back and were unfaithful like their fathers; they twisted aside like a faulty bow.
58For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images.
58They made him angry with their hilltop shrines and stirred his jealousy with their carved idols.
59When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:
59When God heard this, he was furious, and he utterly rejected Israel.
60So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;
60He abandoned the tabernacle at Shiloh, the tent where he had lived among people.
61And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy’s hand.
61He let his strength be taken captive and his glory fall into the enemy's hand.
62He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.
62He handed his people over to the sword, for he was angry with his own inheritance.
63The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.
63Fire devoured their young men, and their young women had no wedding songs.
64Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
64Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows could not weep for them.
65Then the LORD awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
65Then the Lord woke as if from sleep, like a warrior shouting after wine.
66And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.
66He beat back his enemies and put them to everlasting shame.
67Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
67He rejected the tents of Joseph and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,
68But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
68but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved.
69And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
69He built his sanctuary high like the heavens, like the earth he set in place forever.
70He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
70He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;
71From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
71from tending the nursing ewes he brought him to shepherd Jacob his people, Israel his inheritance.
72So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
72So he shepherded them with an honest heart and guided them with skillful hands.
79The Nations Have Defiled Your Temple
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1O GOD, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps.
1O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple; they have left Jerusalem in ruins.
2The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.
2They have given the dead bodies of your servants as food to the birds of the sky, and the flesh of your faithful ones to the wild animals.
3Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.
3They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there was no one to bury them.
4We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
4We have become an insult to our neighbors, a joke and a laughingstock to those around us.
5How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
5How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy keep burning like fire?
6Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.
6Pour out your wrath on the nations that do not know you and on the kingdoms that do not call on your name,
7For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
7for they have devoured Jacob and laid his homeland waste.
8O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
8Do not hold the sins of earlier days against us; let your tender mercies come quickly to meet us, for we are brought very low.
9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.
9Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; rescue us and wipe away our sins, for your name's sake.
10Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.
10Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let it be known among the nations, before our eyes, that you avenge the blood of your servants that has been spilled.
11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
11Let the groaning of the prisoner come before you; by the greatness of your power, keep alive those who are sentenced to die.
12And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
12Pay back into the laps of our neighbors, seven times over, the insults they have thrown at you, O Lord.
13So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.
13Then we, your people and the sheep of your pasture, will give you thanks forever; we will tell of your praise to every generation.
80Restore the Vine Out of Egypt
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.
1Listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine out.
2Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
2Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength and come and save us.
3Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
3Bring us back, O God; make your face shine on us, and we will be saved.
4O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
4O LORD God of armies, how long will you smolder in anger against the prayers of your people?
5Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.
5You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink by the bucketful.
6Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.
6You have made us something our neighbors fight over, and our enemies laugh among themselves.
7Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
7Bring us back, O God of armies; make your face shine on us, and we will be saved.
8Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.
8You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it.
9Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
9You cleared the ground for it; it took deep root and filled the land.
10The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars.
10The hills were covered with its shade, and its branches were like the mighty cedars.
11She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river.
11It sent its boughs out to the sea and its shoots to the river.
12Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her?
12Why, then, have you broken down its walls, so that everyone passing by picks its fruit?
13The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth devour it.
13The boar from the forest tears it up, and the wild creatures of the field feed on it.
14Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine;
14Come back, we beg you, O God of armies; look down from heaven and see, and care for this vine,
15And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
15the vineyard your right hand planted, the branch you made strong for yourself.
16It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
16It has been burned with fire and cut down; they perish at the rebuke of your face.
17Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.
17Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you made strong for yourself.
18So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.
18Then we will not turn away from you; revive us, and we will call on your name.
19Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
19Bring us back, O LORD God of armies; make your face shine on us, and we will be saved.
81The Feast Trumpet and God's Complaint
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💬 In today’s words
1Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
1Sing out loud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob.
2Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
2Strike up a song and bring the tambourine, the sweet-sounding harp and the lyre.
3Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
3Blow the trumpet at the new moon, at the appointed time, on the day of our solemn feast.
4For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
4For this is a rule for Israel, a law from the God of Jacob.
5This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
5He set it up as a testimony in Joseph when he went out against the land of Egypt, where I heard a language I did not understand.
6I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots.
6"I took the burden off his shoulder; his hands were set free from the basket.
7Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
7You called out in trouble, and I rescued you; I answered you from the hiding place of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
8Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;
8Hear me, my people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to me!
9There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
9There must be no foreign god among you; you must not bow down to any strange god.
10I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
10I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
11But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
11But my people would not listen to my voice; Israel wanted nothing to do with me.
12So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
12So I let them go their own stubborn way, to follow their own plans.
13Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
13If only my people would listen to me, if only Israel would walk in my ways!
14I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
14I would quickly subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes.
15The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.
15Those who hate the LORD would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.
16He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.
16But I would feed you with the finest wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."
82God Judges the Gods
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💬 In today’s words
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
1God takes his stand in the assembly of the mighty; he judges among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
2"How long will you judge unfairly and show favor to the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
3Defend the poor and the fatherless; give justice to the suffering and the needy.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
4Rescue the poor and needy; pull them out of the grip of the wicked."
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
5They know nothing and understand nothing; they wander around in darkness, and all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
6I said, "You are gods; all of you are children of the Most High.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
7But you will die like ordinary people; you will fall like any other ruler."
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
8Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, for all the nations belong to you.
83A Prayer Against the Allied Nations
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💬 In today’s words
1Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.
1Do not keep silent, O God; do not stay quiet, and do not sit still, O God.
2For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
2Look, your enemies are in an uproar, and those who hate you have lifted their heads high.
3They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
3They plot cunning schemes against your people and conspire against those you shelter.
4They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.
4They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation, so that the name of Israel is never remembered again."
5For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:
5They have plotted together with one mind; they have made an alliance against you:
6The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;
6the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagrites,
7Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;
7Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, the Philistines along with the people of Tyre.
8Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.
8Assyria has joined them too; they have lent their strength to the descendants of Lot. Selah.
9Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:
9Do to them what you did to Midian, to Sisera and Jabin at the brook Kishon,
10Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth.
10who were destroyed at Endor and became like manure on the ground.
11Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:
11Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,
12Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.
12who said, "Let us take the pastures of God for ourselves."
13O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind.
13O my God, make them like tumbleweed, like straw blown by the wind.
14As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;
14As fire burns up a forest and as flames set the mountains ablaze,
15So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
15so chase them with your tempest and terrify them with your storm.
16Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD.
16Cover their faces with shame, so that they will seek your name, O LORD.
17Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
17Let them be disgraced and dismayed forever; let them be put to shame and perish,
18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
18so that people will know that you alone, whose name is JEHOVAH, are the Most High over all the earth.
84Longing for the Courts of the LORD
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
1How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of armies!
2My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
2My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my body cry out for the living God.
3Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.
3Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself where she can raise her young, close to your altars, O LORD of armies, my King and my God.
4Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
4Blessed are those who live in your house; they will keep on praising you. Selah.
5Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.
5Blessed is the person whose strength is in you, whose heart is set on the roads that lead to you.
6Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.
6As they pass through the valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the rain also fills it with pools.
7They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.
7They go on from strength to strength, until each one appears before God in Zion.
8O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
8O LORD God of armies, hear my prayer; listen, O God of Jacob. Selah.
9Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
9Look, O God our shield, and see the face of your anointed one.
10For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
10For one day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the door of the house of my God than live in the tents of the wicked.
11For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; no good thing does he hold back from those who walk with honesty.
12O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
12O LORD of armies, blessed is the person who trusts in you.
85Mercy and Truth Have Met
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
1Lord, you have shown kindness to your land; you have brought Jacob's captives home again.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
2You have forgiven the wrongdoing of your people; you have covered over all their sin. Selah.
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
3You have put away all your fury; you have turned back from the heat of your anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
4Turn us around, O God who saves us, and let your anger toward us come to an end.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
5Will you be angry with us forever? Will you stretch your anger out from one generation to the next?
6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
6Won't you bring us back to life again, so that your people can rejoice in you?
7Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.
7Show us your mercy, O LORD, and give us your salvation.
8I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
8I will listen to what God the LORD will say, for he will speak peace to his people and to his faithful ones; but they must not go back to their foolishness.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
9Surely his salvation is close to those who fear him, so that glory may live in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
10Mercy and truth have met each other; righteousness and peace have kissed.
11Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
11Truth will spring up out of the ground, and righteousness will look down from heaven.
12Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
12Yes, the LORD will give what is good, and our land will produce its harvest.
13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
13Righteousness will walk ahead of him and set our feet on the path of his footsteps.
86A Prayer of the Poor and Needy
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
1Bend your ear down, O LORD, and hear me, for I am poor and in need.
2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
2Keep my life safe, for I am devoted to you. O my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
3Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long.
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
4Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
5For you, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, and overflowing with mercy to everyone who calls on you.
6Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
6Listen, O LORD, to my prayer; pay attention to the sound of my pleading.
7In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
7On the day of my trouble I will call on you, for you will answer me.
8Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
8Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord, and there are no works like your works.
9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
9All the nations you have made will come and bow down before you, O Lord, and they will give glory to your name.
10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
10For you are great and do wonderful things; you alone are God.
11Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
11Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; make my heart whole so that I fear your name.
12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
12I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify your name forever.
13For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
13For your mercy toward me is great, and you have rescued my soul from the deepest part of the grave.
14O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
14O God, proud people have risen up against me, and a gang of violent men is hunting for my life; they give no thought to you.
15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
15But you, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, gracious, slow to anger, and overflowing with mercy and truth.
16O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
16O turn to me and have mercy on me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your servant girl.
17Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
17Show me a sign of your goodness, so that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame, because you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
87Born in Zion
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1His foundation is in the holy mountains.
1His foundation stands on the holy mountains.
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the homes of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
3Glorious things are said about you, O city of God. Selah.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
4I will name Rahab and Babylon among those who know me; look at Philistia, and Tyre, along with Ethiopia: this one was born there.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
5And of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her," and the Most High himself will make her strong.
6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
6When the LORD writes up the list of the peoples, he will record, "This one was born there." Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
7The singers and the players of instruments alike will be there, saying, "All my springs of water are in you."
88A Prayer That Ends in Darkness
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:
1O LORD, God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before you.
2Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;
2Let my prayer come before you; bend your ear to my cry.
3For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
3For my soul is full of troubles, and my life is drawing close to the grave.
4I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength:
4I am counted among those who go down into the pit; I am like a man with no strength left.
5Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.
5Set loose among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more, cut off from your hand.
6Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps.
6You have laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deep places.
7Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.
7Your fury presses down hard on me, and you have overwhelmed me with all your waves. Selah.
8Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.
8You have driven my friends far away from me; you have made me disgusting to them. I am shut in, and I cannot get out.
9Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.
9My eyes grow dim from suffering. LORD, I have called on you every day; I have stretched out my hands to you.
10Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
10Will you show wonders to the dead? Will the dead rise up and praise you? Selah.
11Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?
11Will your loving kindness be told about in the grave, or your faithfulness in the place of ruin?
12Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
12Will your wonders be known in the dark, or your righteousness in the land where all is forgotten?
13But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
13But I have cried out to you, O LORD, and in the morning my prayer will come to meet you.
14LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me?
14LORD, why do you throw my soul away? Why do you hide your face from me?
15I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.
15I have been suffering and close to death since I was young; while I endure your terrors I am beside myself.
16Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.
16Your fierce fury rolls over me; your terrors have cut me off.
17They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together.
17They surround me every day like water; they close in around me all at once.
18Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.
18You have put lover and friend far from me, and my companions are in darkness.
89David's Covenant and a Fallen Crown
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known to every generation.
2For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
2For I have said, "Mercy will be built up forever; you will establish your faithfulness in the heavens themselves."
3I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
3"I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:
4Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
4'I will establish your descendants forever, and build up your throne for all generations.'" Selah.
5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
5And the heavens will praise your wonders, O LORD, and your faithfulness too, in the gathering of the holy ones.
6For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
6For who in the sky can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is anything like the LORD?
7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the holy ones, and held in awe by all who are around him.
8O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
8O LORD God of armies, who is a strong LORD like you? Who is like your faithfulness that surrounds you?
9Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
9You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise up, you calm them.
10Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.
10You have broken Rahab in pieces, like one who is slain; you have scattered your enemies with your strong arm.
11The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
11The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours too; the world and everything in it, you laid their foundations.
12The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
12The north and the south, you created them; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at your name.
13Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
13You have a mighty arm; your hand is strong, and your right hand is lifted high.
14Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
14Justice and fair judgment are the foundation of your throne; mercy and truth go ahead of your face.
15Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
15Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; they will walk, O LORD, in the light of your face.
16In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
16In your name they will rejoice all day long, and in your righteousness they will be lifted up.
17For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
17For you are the glory of their strength, and by your favor our horn is lifted high.
18For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
18For the LORD is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
19Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
19Then you spoke in a vision to your faithful one and said, "I have placed help on one who is mighty; I have lifted up one chosen from among the people.
20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.
21With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
21My hand will hold him steady; my arm will also make him strong.
22The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
22The enemy will not get the better of him, and no wicked son will oppress him.
23And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
23I will beat down his foes in front of him and strike those who hate him.
24But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
24But my faithfulness and my mercy will be with him, and in my name his horn will be lifted high.
25I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
25I will also set his hand on the sea, and his right hand on the rivers.
26He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
26He will cry out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.'
27Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
27I will also make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
28My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
28I will keep my mercy for him forever, and my covenant with him will stand firm.
29His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
29I will make his descendants last forever, and his throne as long as the days of heaven.
30If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
30If his children abandon my law and do not walk by my rulings,
31If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
31if they break my statutes and do not keep my commandments,
32Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
32then I will punish their rebellion with the rod, and their wrongdoing with beatings.
33Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
33Even so, I will not completely take my loving kindness away from him, nor let my faithfulness fail.
34My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
34I will not break my covenant, nor change what has gone out of my lips.
35Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
35Once for all I have sworn by my holiness that I will not lie to David:
36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
36his descendants will last forever, and his throne will be like the sun before me.
37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
37It will be established forever like the moon, and like the faithful witness in the sky." Selah.
38But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
38But you have cast him off and rejected him; you have been furious with your anointed one.
39Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
39You have canceled the covenant with your servant; you have disgraced his crown by throwing it to the ground.
40Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
40You have broken down all his walls; you have turned his strongholds into ruins.
41All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
41Everyone who passes by on the road robs him; he is a laughingstock to his neighbors.
42Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
42You have raised up the right hand of his opponents; you have made all his enemies rejoice.
43Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
43You have also turned back the edge of his sword and have not let him stand in the battle.
44Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
44You have put an end to his glory and thrown his throne down to the ground.
45The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
45You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah.
46How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
46How long, LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your fury burn like fire?
47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
47Remember how short my time is; why have you made all people for nothing?
48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
48What man alive will never see death? Can he rescue his soul from the grip of the grave? Selah.
49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
49Lord, where are your earlier acts of loving kindness, which you swore to David in your truth?
50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
50Remember, Lord, the insults heaped on your servants, how I carry in my chest the insults of all the mighty peoples,
51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
51the insults your enemies have thrown, O LORD, the insults they have thrown at the footsteps of your anointed one.
52Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
52Blessed be the LORD forever. Amen, and Amen.
90Teach Us to Number Our Days
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
1Lord, you have been our home in every generation.
2Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
2Before the mountains were born, before you ever formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
3Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
3You turn people back into dust and say, "Return, you children of men."
4For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
4For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday once it has passed, and like a single watch in the night.
5Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.
5You sweep them away like a flood; they are like a sleep; in the morning they are like grass that springs up.
6In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.
6In the morning it blooms and grows; in the evening it is cut down and withers.
7For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
7For we are used up by your anger, and by your fury we are thrown into fear.
8Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
8You have set our wrongdoings in front of you, our secret sins in the light of your face.
9For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.
9For all our days slip away under your anger; we finish our years like a story that has been told.
10The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
10The days of our years are seventy years, and if by reason of strength they reach eighty, still their best is hard labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
11Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
11Who knows the power of your anger? Your fury is as great as the fear you deserve.
12So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
12So teach us to count our days, so that we may bring our hearts to wisdom.
13Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
13Come back, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants.
14O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
14O fill us up early with your mercy, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
15Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
15Make us glad for as many days as you have made us suffer, for as many years as we have seen hardship.
16Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.
16Let your work be seen by your servants, and your glory by their children.
17And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
17And let the beauty of the LORD our God rest on us; make the work of our hands stand firm for us; yes, the work of our hands, make it stand firm.
91Under the Shadow of the Almighty
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
1Whoever lives in the secret place of the Most High will stay under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
2I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God; in him I will trust."
3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
3Surely he will rescue you from the trapper's snare and from the deadly plague.
4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
4He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find safety; his truth will be your shield and your armor.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
5You will not be afraid of the terror at night, nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
6nor of the plague that walks in the darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noon.
7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
7A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
8You will only look on with your eyes and see how the wicked are paid back.
9Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
9Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your home,
10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
10no harm will come to you, and no plague will come near your tent.
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
11For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
12They will lift you up in their hands, so that you do not strike your foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
13You will walk over the lion and the cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
14"Because he has set his love on me, I will rescue him; I will lift him up high, because he has known my name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
15He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.
16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
16I will satisfy him with a long life and show him my salvation."
92The Righteous Flourish Like Palm Trees
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST HIGH:
1It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High,
2To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
2to tell of your loving kindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,
3Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
3on an instrument of ten strings and on the lute, on the harp with a solemn sound.
4For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
4For you, LORD, have made me glad by what you have done; I will shout for joy over the works of your hands.
5O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.
5O LORD, how great are your works! Your thoughts are very deep.
6A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
6A dull-minded man does not know this, and a fool does not understand it:
7When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:
7when the wicked sprout up like grass, and all who do evil flourish, it is only so they can be destroyed forever.
8But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore.
8But you, LORD, are on high forever.
9For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
9For look, your enemies, O LORD, for look, your enemies will perish; all who do evil will be scattered.
10But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
10But you will lift up my horn like the horn of a wild ox; I will be anointed with fresh oil.
11Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
11My eyes will see what I long for on my enemies; my ears will hear what I long for about the wicked who rise up against me.
12The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
12The righteous will flourish like the palm tree; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
13Those who are planted in the house of the LORD will flourish in the courts of our God.
14They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
14They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay full of sap and green,
15To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
15to show that the LORD is upright; he is my rock, and there is nothing unfair in him.
93The LORD Reigns Over the Floods
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
1The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty. The LORD is robed in strength, and he has wrapped it around himself like a belt. The world, too, is set firmly in place, so that it cannot be shaken.
2Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
2Your throne was set up long ago; you have existed from all eternity.
3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
3The floods have risen, O LORD; the floods have raised their voice; the floods lift up their pounding waves.
4The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
4The LORD on high is mightier than the roar of great waters, mightier even than the powerful waves of the sea.
5Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
5Your testimonies are completely trustworthy. Holiness suits your house, O LORD, for ever.
94The God to Whom Vengeance Belongs
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
1O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs; O God, to whom vengeance belongs, show yourself.
2Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
2Rise up, you judge of the earth; pay back the proud what they deserve.
3LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
3LORD, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked keep on winning?
4How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
4How long will they pour out harsh, arrogant words? How long will all the evildoers keep bragging about themselves?
5They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
5They crush your people, O LORD, and they oppress the ones who belong to you.
6They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
6They kill the widow and the foreigner, and they murder the orphan.
7Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
7And still they say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no attention."
8Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
8Understand this, you dullest of people. You fools, when will you become wise?
9He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
9The one who planted the ear, can he not hear? The one who formed the eye, can he not see?
10He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
10The one who disciplines the nations, will he not correct you? The one who teaches people knowledge, does he not know?
11The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
11The LORD knows the thoughts of human beings; he knows they are nothing but a breath.
12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
12Blessed is the person you discipline, O LORD, the one you teach out of your law,
13That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
13so that you may give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.
14For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
14For the LORD will not throw away his people, and he will not abandon the ones who belong to him.
15But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
15Judgment will return to what is right, and everyone whose heart is upright will follow it.
16Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
16Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will take a stand for me against those who do wrong?
17Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
17If the LORD had not been my help, my soul would soon have been lying in the silence of the grave.
18When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
18When I said, "My foot is slipping," your mercy, O LORD, held me up.
19In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
19When worries crowded my mind, your comforts brought delight to my soul.
20Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
20Can a corrupt throne be your partner, one that uses the law itself to plot harm?
21They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
21They band together against the life of the righteous person and condemn innocent people to death.
22But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
22But the LORD is my fortress, and my God is the rock where I take refuge.
23And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
23He will bring their own wrongdoing back on their heads and cut them down in their own wickedness. Yes, the LORD our God will cut them down.
95Worship and a Wilderness Warning
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
1Come, let us sing to the LORD; let us raise a glad shout to the rock that saves us.
2Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
2Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving and raise a glad shout to him with songs.
3For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
3For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
4In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.
4The deep places of the earth are in his hand, and the strength of the mountains is his as well.
5The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.
5The sea belongs to him, for he made it, and his hands shaped the dry land.
6O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
6Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD who made us.
7For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,
7For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, the sheep under his care. Today, if you will listen to his voice,
8Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
8do not harden your hearts as you did at the place of rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness,
9When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
9when your ancestors put me to the test; they tried me, even though they had seen what I did.
10Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:
10For forty years I was grieved with that generation, and I said, "These are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known my ways."
11Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
11So I swore in my anger that they would never enter my rest.
96A New Song for All Nations
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
1Sing a new song to the LORD; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
2Sing to the LORD; bless his name; tell of his salvation day after day.
3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
3Declare his glory among the nations, his wonders among all peoples.
4For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
4For the LORD is great and deserves great praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
5For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
6Honor and majesty go before him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.
7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
7Give to the LORD, you families of the peoples; give to the LORD glory and strength.
8Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
8Give to the LORD the glory his name deserves; bring an offering and come into his courts.
9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
9Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
10Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns." The world is set firmly in place so that it cannot be shaken; he will judge the peoples fairly.
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and everything in it.
12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
12Let the fields be joyful, and everything in them; then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
13before the LORD, for he is coming, he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his truth.
97The LORD Reigns in Fire
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
1The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad.
2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
2Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are where his throne rests.
3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
3A fire goes ahead of him and burns up his enemies on every side.
4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
4His lightning lit up the world; the earth saw it and trembled.
5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
5The mountains melted like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
7Let everyone who serves carved images be put to shame, all who brag about their idols. Worship him, all you gods.
8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
8Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, O LORD.
9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
9For you, LORD, are high above all the earth; you are lifted far above all gods.
10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
10You who love the LORD, hate evil. He guards the lives of his faithful people; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
11Light is sown like seed for the righteous, and gladness for those whose hearts are upright.
12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, and give thanks as you remember his holiness.
98The LORD Has Won the Victory
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O 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.
1Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done wonderful things; his right hand and his holy arm have won him the victory.
2The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
2The LORD has made his salvation known; he has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3He 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.
3He has remembered his mercy and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
4Raise a glad shout to the LORD, all the earth; break out in loud song, rejoice, and sing praise.
5Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
5Sing to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of a psalm.
6With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.
6With trumpets and the blast of the horn, raise a glad shout before the LORD, the King.
7Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
7Let the sea roar, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.
8Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
8Let the rivers clap their hands; let the mountains sing for joy together
9Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
9before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with fairness.
99The LORD Our God Is Holy
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
1The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned between the cherubim; let the earth shake.
2The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
2The LORD is great in Zion, and he is high above all the peoples.
3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
3Let them praise your great and awesome name, for it is holy.
4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
4The King's strength loves justice; you have set up fairness, and you carry out justice and righteousness in Jacob.
5Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
5Lift high the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool, for he is holy.
6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
6Moses and Aaron were among his priests, and Samuel was among those who called on his name; they called on the LORD, and he answered them.
7He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept his testimonies and the law he gave them.
8Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
8You answered them, O LORD our God; you were a God who forgave them, though you punished them for their wrongdoing.
9Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
9Lift high the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.
100Make a Joyful Noise, All Lands
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
1Raise a glad shout to the LORD, all you lands.
2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
2Serve the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
3Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
4Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name.
5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
5For the LORD is good; his mercy lasts for ever, and his faithfulness endures through every generation.
101A King's Vow for His House
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
1I will sing about mercy and justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing.
2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
2I will live wisely and blamelessly. Oh, when will you come to me? I will walk through my own house with a blameless heart.
3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
3I will not set anything wicked in front of my eyes. I hate the work of those who wander off; it will not cling to me.
4A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
4A twisted heart will stay far from me; I will have nothing to do with a wicked person.
5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
5Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, I will cut him off; anyone with haughty eyes and a proud heart I will not put up with.
6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
6My eyes will be on the faithful people of the land, so that they may live with me; whoever walks a blameless path will be the one who serves me.
7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
7No one who practices deceit will live in my house; no one who tells lies will stay long in my sight.
8I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
8Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, so that I can cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.
102Prayer of the Afflicted for Zion
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee.
1Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry reach you.
2Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
2Do not hide your face from me on the day I am in trouble; turn your ear toward me. On the day I call, answer me quickly.
3For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth.
3For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like a hearth.
4My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
4My heart is struck down and withered like grass, so that I forget to eat my bread.
5By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.
5Because of my loud groaning, my bones cling to my skin.
6I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
6I am like a pelican in the wilderness; I am like an owl in the ruins.
7I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top.
7I lie awake, and I am like a sparrow all alone on the rooftop.
8Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
8My enemies taunt me all day long; those who rage against me use my name as a curse.
9For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
9For I have eaten ashes as if they were bread, and mixed my drink with tears,
10Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.
10because of your anger and your fury; for you lifted me up and threw me down.
11My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
11My days are like a shadow stretching out toward evening, and I am withered like grass.
12But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
12But you, O LORD, will last forever, and your name will be remembered through every generation.
13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
13You will rise up and show mercy to Zion, for it is time to be kind to her; yes, the appointed time has come.
14For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
14For your servants love even her stones, and they feel tenderly toward her dust.
15So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
15So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory.
16When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
16When the LORD builds Zion up again, he will appear in his glory.
17He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
17He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute, and he will not despise their prayer.
18This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
18Let this be written down for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created will praise the LORD:
19For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;
19for he has looked down from his high sanctuary; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth,
20To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
20to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to set free those who were sentenced to death,
21To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
21so that the name of the LORD may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,
22When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
22when the peoples gather together, and the kingdoms too, to serve the LORD.
23He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
23He has drained my strength along the way; he has cut my days short.
24I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.
24I said, "O my God, do not take me away in the middle of my life; your years go on through all generations.
25Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
25Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
26They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
26They will perish, but you will remain; yes, all of them will wear out like a piece of clothing. You will change them like a robe, and they will be changed,
27But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
27but you are the same, and your years will never end.
28The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
28The children of your servants will live on, and their descendants will be settled securely in your presence."
103Bless the LORD, O My Soul
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
1Bless the LORD, O my soul, and everything inside me, bless his holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all the good things he has done:
3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
3he forgives all your sins; he heals all your diseases;
4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
4he rescues your life from the pit; he crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies;
5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
5he fills your mouth with good things, so that your youth is made new like the eagle's.
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
6The LORD carries out justice and fair judgment for everyone who is oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
7He made his ways known to Moses, and his deeds to the people of Israel.
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to get angry, and overflowing with mercy.
9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
9He will not always scold, and he will not stay angry forever.
10He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
10He has not treated us as our sins deserve, nor paid us back according to our wrongs.
11For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, that is how great his mercy is toward those who fear him.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
12As far as the east is from the west, that is how far he has taken our sins away from us.
13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
13Just as a father feels compassion for his children, so the LORD feels compassion for those who fear him.
14For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
14For he knows how we are made; he remembers that we are dust.
15As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
15As for people, our days are like grass; we bloom like a flower in the field,
16For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
16then the wind blows over it and it is gone, and the place where it grew no longer knows it.
17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting toward those who fear him, and his righteousness reaches to their children's children,
18To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
18to those who keep his covenant and remember to do what he has commanded.
19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
19The LORD has set up his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over everything.
20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
20Bless the LORD, you his angels, mighty in strength, who carry out his commands and listen for the sound of his word.
21Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
21Bless the LORD, all his heavenly armies, you servants of his who do what pleases him.
22Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
22Bless the LORD, all his works, in every place where he rules. Bless the LORD, O my soul.
104The LORD Who Made the World
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with honor and majesty.
2Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
2You wrap yourself in light as if it were a garment; you stretch out the heavens like a curtain.
3Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
3You lay the beams of your upper rooms on the waters; you make the clouds your chariot; you walk on the wings of the wind.
4Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
4You make your angels winds, and your servants flames of fire.
5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
5You set the earth on its foundations, so that it can never be moved.
6Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.
6You covered it with the deep as if with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.
7At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
7At your rebuke they ran away; at the sound of your thunder they hurried off.
8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
8They climb up the mountains and flow down the valleys, to the place you set aside for them.
9Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
9You set a boundary they cannot cross, so that they will never again cover the earth.
10He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
10He sends springs into the valleys, and they run between the hills.
11They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
11They give water to every animal of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
12By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
12Beside them the birds of the sky make their homes, singing among the branches.
13He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
13He waters the hills from his upper rooms; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work.
14He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
14He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to use, so that he can bring food out of the earth,
15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.
15and wine to make the human heart glad, and oil to make the face shine, and bread that gives strength to the human heart.
16The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
16The trees of the LORD are full of sap, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted,
17Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
17where the birds build their nests; as for the stork, the fir trees are her home.
18The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.
18The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats, and the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers.
19He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
19He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set.
20Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.
20You bring darkness and it becomes night, when all the animals of the forest creep out.
21The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
21The young lions roar for their prey and look to God for their food.
22The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.
22The sun rises, they gather together and lie down in their dens.
23Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.
23Then people go out to their work, to their labor until evening.
24O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
24O LORD, how many are your works! In wisdom you have made every one of them; the earth is full of your riches.
25So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
25So is this great, wide sea, where countless creatures swarm, animals both small and great.
26There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.
26There the ships sail along; there is Leviathan, whom you made to play in it.
27These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.
27All of these look to you to give them their food at the right time.
28That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.
28What you give them, they gather up; you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.
29Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
29You hide your face, and they are terrified; you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.
30Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.
30You send out your Spirit, and they are created, and you make the face of the earth new again.
31The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.
31May the glory of the LORD last forever; may the LORD rejoice in what he has made.
32He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.
32He looks at the earth, and it trembles; he touches the hills, and they smoke.
33I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
33I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God for as long as I exist.
34My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
34May my thoughts about him be sweet to him; I will be glad in the LORD.
35Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.
35Let sinners be swept from the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Praise the LORD.
105The Covenant from Abraham to Canaan
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💬 In today’s words
1O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
1Oh, give thanks to the LORD; call on his name; make his deeds known among the peoples.
2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
2Sing to him, sing psalms to him; tell about all his wonderful works.
3Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
3Take pride in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
4Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
4Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
5Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
5Remember the marvelous things he has done, his wonders and the judgments he has spoken,
6O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
6you descendants of Abraham his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
7He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.
7He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
8He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
8He has remembered his covenant forever, the word he commanded for a thousand generations,
9Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
9the covenant he made with Abraham, and the oath he swore to Isaac,
10And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
10which he confirmed to Jacob as a law, and to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
11Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:
11saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan as the share you will inherit,"
12When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
12when they were only a few people in number, yes, very few, and strangers in the land.
13When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
13When they wandered from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people,
14He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
14he let no one mistreat them; yes, he rebuked kings for their sake,
15Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
15saying, "Do not touch my anointed ones, and do my prophets no harm."
16Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
16Then he called for a famine on the land; he cut off their whole supply of bread.
17He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
17He sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
18They hurt his feet with shackles; he was put in irons,
19Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
19until the time his word came true; the word of the LORD tested him.
20The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
20The king sent for him and released him; the ruler of the peoples set him free.
21He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
21He made him master of his household and ruler over everything he owned,
22To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
22to instruct his officials as he saw fit, and to teach his elders wisdom.
23Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
23Then Israel came into Egypt, and Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.
24And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
24And he made his people very fruitful, and made them stronger than their enemies.
25He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.
25He turned the Egyptians' hearts to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants.
26He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.
26He sent Moses his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen.
27They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
27They performed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
28He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.
28He sent darkness and made the land dark, and they did not rebel against his word.
29He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
29He turned their waters into blood and killed their fish.
30Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.
30Their land swarmed with frogs, even in the bedrooms of their kings.
31He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.
31He spoke, and swarms of flies came, and gnats throughout their whole territory.
32He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
32He gave them hail instead of rain, and flashing fire across their land.
33He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts.
33He struck their vines and their fig trees too, and shattered the trees of their territory.
34He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,
34He spoke, and the locusts came, and young locusts too many to count,
35And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.
35and they ate up every green plant in their land and devoured the crops of their ground.
36He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
36He also struck down every firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their strength.
37He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
37Then he brought his people out with silver and gold, and not one among their tribes stumbled.
38Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
38Egypt was glad when they left, for dread of them had fallen on the Egyptians.
39He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.
39He spread out a cloud as a covering, and fire to give light through the night.
40The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
40The people asked, and he brought quail, and he satisfied them with bread from heaven.
41He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
41He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it ran through the dry places like a river.
42For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.
42For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.
43And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
43So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing,
44And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;
44and he gave them the lands of the nations, and they took over what other peoples had worked for,
45That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
45so that they would observe his statutes and keep his laws. Praise the LORD.
106Israel's Long Record of Rebellion
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy lasts forever.
2Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
2Who can put the mighty deeds of the LORD into words? Who can tell out all of his praise?
3Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
3Happy are those who hold to what is just, and the one who does what is right at all times.
4Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;
4Remember me, O LORD, with the favor you show your people; come to me with your salvation,
5That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
5so that I may see the good things you give your chosen ones, share the joy of your nation, and take pride in belonging to your inheritance.
6We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
6We have sinned, and so did our fathers before us; we have done what is wrong; we have behaved wickedly.
7Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
7Our fathers in Egypt did not take your wonders to heart; they forgot how many times you had been merciful, and they defied you at the sea, at the Red Sea.
8Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
8Even so, he saved them for the sake of his name, to make his mighty power known.
9He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.
9He spoke sharply to the Red Sea and it dried up; he walked them through the deep waters as if across dry desert.
10And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
10He saved them from the hand of the one who hated them and bought them back from the enemy's grip.
11And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.
11The waters covered their enemies; not a single one was left.
12Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.
12Then they believed his words; they sang his praise.
13They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:
13But before long they forgot his deeds; they did not wait to hear his counsel.
14But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.
14Out in the wilderness they were consumed by greedy wanting, and in the desert they tried God's patience.
15And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
15He granted their request, but he sent a sickness that shriveled their souls.
16They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.
16They became jealous of Moses in the camp, and of Aaron, whom the LORD had set apart as holy.
17The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.
17The ground split open and swallowed Dathan; it closed over Abiram's band.
18And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.
18A fire broke out among their band; the flame burned up the wicked.
19They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image.
19They made a calf at Horeb and worshiped an image of melted metal.
20Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.
20So they traded their glory for the likeness of an ox that eats grass.
21They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;
21They forgot God their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt,
22Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
22wonders in the land of Ham, and awesome things at the Red Sea.
23Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
23So he declared that he would destroy them, and he would have, if Moses, whom he had chosen, had not stepped into the gap before him to turn back his anger so they would not be destroyed.
24Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:
24Then they turned up their noses at the pleasant land; they did not believe his word.
25But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
25They grumbled in their tents and would not listen to the voice of the LORD.
26Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:
26So he raised his hand and swore against them, to strike them down in the wilderness,
27To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.
27and to make their children fall among foreign nations, scattered across many lands.
28They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
28They also bound themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.
29Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.
29By these practices they stirred up his anger, and a plague burst in on them.
30Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.
30Then Phinehas stood up and carried out judgment, and the plague was stopped.
31And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.
31That was counted to him as righteousness, for all generations, forever.
32They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
32At the waters of strife they angered him again, and Moses suffered on their account,
33Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
33for they embittered his spirit, and he spoke rashly with his lips.
34They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
34They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them;
35But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
35instead they mixed with the nations and learned their ways.
36And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.
36They served their idols, which became a trap for them.
37Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
37Yes, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons.
38And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.
38They poured out innocent blood, their own sons' and daughters' blood, offering them up to Canaan's idols, until the land itself was stained with blood.
39Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
39So they made themselves unclean by what they did, and by their own doings they were unfaithful to him.
40Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
40Then the anger of the LORD burned against his people, and he came to loathe his own inheritance.
41And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.
41He put them into the power of the nations, and people who hated them became their masters.
42Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
42Their enemies crushed them, and they were forced to bow under their hand.
43Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
43Many times he rescued them, but they kept rebelling by their own schemes and sank low because of their sin.
44Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:
44Still, he looked on their suffering when their cry reached him,
45And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
45and he called his covenant with them to mind, and relented, for his mercies are many.
46He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
46He even caused all who had carried them off as captives to show them pity.
47Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
47Rescue us, O LORD our God, and bring us back together from among the nations, so that we can thank your holy name and celebrate as we praise you.
48Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.
48Let the LORD, the God of Israel, be blessed from forever past to forever future. And let all the people say, "Amen." Praise the LORD!
107Thanks from Four Kinds of Trouble
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💬 In today’s words
1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy lasts forever.
2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
2Let those the LORD has redeemed say so, the ones he has bought back from the hand of the enemy
3And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
3and gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
4They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
4Some wandered in the wilderness by a lonely road; they found no city to live in.
5Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
5Hungry and thirsty, they grew faint inside.
6Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
6In their trouble they cried out to the LORD, and he rescued them from their hardships.
7And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
7He guided them along the right path until they came to a city where they could make their home.
8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
8Oh, that people would praise the LORD for his goodness and for the wonderful things he does for humankind!
9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
9For he gives the longing soul what it craves and fills the hungry soul with good.
10Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
10Some sat in darkness and in death's shadow, held down by suffering and iron chains,
11Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
11because they had rebelled against the words of God and scorned the counsel of the Most High.
12Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.
12So he humbled their hearts with hard labor; they fell down, and there was no one to help.
13Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
13In their trouble they cried out to the LORD, and he saved them from their hardships.
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
14He brought them out of darkness and death's shadow and snapped their chains in two.
15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
15Oh, that people would praise the LORD for his goodness and for the wonderful things he does for humankind!
16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
16For he has smashed the bronze gates and chopped the iron bars in two.
17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
17Fools, because of their rebellion and because of their sins, suffered affliction.
18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
18They could not stand the sight of any food, and they came close to death's gates.
19Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
19In their trouble they cry out to the LORD, and he saves them from their hardships.
20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
20He sent his word and healed them and rescued them from ruin.
21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
21Oh, that people would praise the LORD for his goodness and for the wonderful things he does for humankind!
22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
22Let them bring offerings of thanks and speak of what he has done with glad shouts.
23They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
23Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters.
24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
24These people have seen what the LORD does, the marvels he works in the deep sea.
25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
25At his command a storm wind rose and tossed the waves up high.
26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
26Up they went toward the sky, then down into the deep; their hearts melted with fear in the trouble.
27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit’s end.
27They reeled back and forth and staggered like a drunk man, and they did not know what to do.
28Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
28In their trouble they cry out to the LORD, and he brings them out of their hardships.
29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
29He turned the storm to a calm, so that the waves lay still.
30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
30Then they were glad because the sea was quiet, and he brought them to the harbor they longed for.
31Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
31Oh, that people would praise the LORD for his goodness and for the wonderful things he does for humankind!
32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
32Let them lift him high when the people gather, and praise him where the elders sit together.
33He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
33He can change rivers into a dry wilderness and bubbling springs into parched earth,
34A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
34and a fertile land into wasteland, because of the evil of the people who live in it.
35He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.
35He can change a wilderness into standing pools and dry ground into springs of water.
36And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
36There he settles the hungry, and they build a city to live in.
37And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
37They plant crops in the fields and set out vineyards, and these bring in a growing harvest.
38He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
38He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; he does not let their herds grow fewer.
39Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
39Then again, they dwindle and are brought low through oppression, hardship, and sorrow.
40He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
40He heaps scorn on princes and sends them wandering through a wilderness with no road.
41Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
41Yet he lifts the poor up out of their misery and gives them families as large as a flock.
42The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
42Those who do right see this and are glad, while all wickedness has to shut its mouth.
43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
43Whoever is wise will take these things to heart and will understand the loving kindness of the LORD.
108Praise and a Plea Against Edom
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💬 In today’s words
1O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
1O God, my heart is steady; I will sing and make music with all that I am.
2Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
2Wake up, lyre and harp! I myself will wake early.
3I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
3I will praise you, O LORD, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
4For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
4For your mercy is greater than the heavens, and your truth reaches to the clouds.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
5Be lifted high, O God, above the heavens, and your glory over all the earth,
6That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
6so that those you love may be set free; save with your right hand and answer me.
7God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
7God has spoken in his holiness: "I will celebrate; I will divide up Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
8Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver.
9Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
9Moab is the bowl I wash in; I throw my shoe down on Edom; I will celebrate my victory over Philistia."
10Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
10Who will get me inside the walled city? Who will guide me all the way to Edom?
11Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
11Will you not do it, O God, though you had cast us off? Will you not, O God, march out with our armies?
12Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
12Help us out of trouble, for the help of man is useless.
13Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
13Through God we will fight bravely and win, for he is the one who will stamp down our enemies.
109A Curse Against a Treacherous Accuser
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
1Do not stay silent, O God whom I praise,
2For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
2for wicked and deceitful mouths have opened against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.
3They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.
3They have hemmed me in with hateful words and made war on me for no reason at all.
4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
4They repay my love by becoming my enemies, but I keep on praying.
5And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
5They have given me evil in exchange for good, and hatred in exchange for my love.
6Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand.
6Set a wicked man over him, and let Satan stand at his right hand.
7When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
7When he stands trial, let the verdict be guilty, and let even his prayer be counted as sin.
8Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
8Let his days be few; let someone else take his position.
9Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.
9Let his children lose their father and his wife lose her husband.
10Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.
10Let his children drift from place to place, begging; let them hunt for scraps of bread far from the ruins of their home.
11Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.
11Let the one he owes take everything he has, and let outsiders carry off all he worked for.
12Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.
12Let no one be found who will treat him kindly, and no one who will be gentle with his orphaned children.
13Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.
13Let his family line come to an end; in the very next generation let their name be erased.
14Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.
14Let the LORD keep the wrongs of his ancestors in mind, and let his mother's sin never be wiped away.
15Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
15Let those sins stay before the LORD always, so that he cuts off all memory of them from the earth.
16Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
16Because it never crossed his mind to show mercy; instead he hunted down the poor and needy and the brokenhearted, meaning to kill them.
17As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
17He was fond of cursing, so let cursing land on him; he had no love for blessing, so let blessing keep its distance.
18As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.
18Since he dressed himself in curses as if they were clothing, let them seep inside him like water and get into his bones like oil.
19Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
19Let it be to him like the cloak he wraps around himself, like the belt he wears every day.
20Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
20Let this be what the LORD gives back to my enemies, to everyone who says evil things against my soul.
21But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
21But you, O GOD the Lord, act for me for the sake of your name; because your mercy is good, rescue me.
22For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
22For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded inside me.
23I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust.
23I am slipping away like a shadow as the sun goes down; I am flicked off like a locust.
24My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness.
24My knees wobble from going without food; my body has lost all its flesh.
25I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.
25I have become a joke to them; when they look at me they wag their heads.
26Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:
26Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to your mercy,
27That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.
27so that they will realize this was your doing, that you, LORD, are the one who did it.
28Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
28They may curse, but you will bless; when they stand up against me, let them be humiliated, while your servant is glad.
29Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
29Let those who accuse me be dressed in disgrace; let their own shame wrap around them like a robe.
30I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
30I will give great thanks to the LORD with my mouth; I will praise him in the midst of the crowd.
31For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
31For he takes his stand at the right hand of the needy person, to save his life from those who would sentence him to death.
110The LORD Says to My Lord
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💬 In today’s words
1The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
1The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet like a footstool."
2The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
2The LORD will send out from Zion the staff of your strength; reign right in the middle of your enemies.
3Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
3Your people will offer themselves gladly on the day of your power, dressed in holy splendor; from the womb of the dawn, the dew of your youth is yours.
4The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
4The LORD has made a promise with an oath and will not take it back: "You are a priest forever, the kind of priest Melchizedek was."
5The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
5The Lord at your right hand will smash kings to pieces on the day of his anger.
6He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
6He will hand down judgment on the nations and pile the ground with corpses; he will smash the heads of rulers across many lands.
7He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
7He will stop to drink from a stream along the way; that is why he will hold his head up high.
111An Acrostic on the LORD's Works
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
1Praise the LORD! I will thank the LORD with everything in my heart, where the upright meet together and in the whole congregation.
2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
2The works of the LORD are great; everyone who takes pleasure in them searches them out.
3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
3What he does is full of honor and majesty, and his righteousness lasts forever.
4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
4He has made his wonders unforgettable; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
5He has given food to those who honor him with fear; he never forgets his covenant.
6He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
6He let his people see how powerful his works are when he handed them the nations' land as their own.
7The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
7Everything his hands do is true and fair; every one of his commands is sure.
8They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
8They hold firm for all time, and they are done in truth and honesty.
9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
9He sent rescue to his people and set his covenant in place for all time; his name is holy and worthy of awe.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
10To fear the LORD is where wisdom begins; everyone who does what he commands has sound understanding. His praise goes on forever.
112An Acrostic on the Upright Man
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
1Praise the LORD! Happy is the person who fears the LORD, who takes great delight in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
2His children will be strong in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
3Wealth and riches will fill his house, and his righteousness lasts forever.
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
4For the upright, light rises in the darkness; he is gracious, full of compassion, and righteous.
5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
5A good person is generous and lends freely; he handles his affairs with sound judgment.
6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
6Surely nothing will ever shake him; the righteous will be remembered forever.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
7He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is steady, trusting in the LORD.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
8His heart is settled; he will not be afraid, until he sees his enemies defeated.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
9He has scattered his gifts and given to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever; his strength will be lifted up with honor.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
10The wicked will see it and be upset; he will grind his teeth and waste away. The longing of the wicked comes to nothing.
113God on High Lifts the Poor
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
1Praise the LORD! Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
2Blessed be the name of the LORD from now on and forever.
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.
3From the place where the sun rises to the place where it sets, the LORD's name deserves praise.
4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
4The LORD is high above all the nations, and his glory is above the heavens.
5Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
5Who is like the LORD our God, who lives on high,
6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
6who bends down to look at the things in heaven and on the earth!
7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
7He lifts the poor out of the dust and raises the needy from the garbage heap,
8That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
8to seat him among princes, with the princes of his own people.
9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
9He gives the childless woman a home, making her a joyful mother of children. Praise the LORD!
114When Israel Went Out of Egypt
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language;
1When Israel came out of Egypt, when the family of Jacob left a people who spoke a foreign language,
2Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
2Judah became his sanctuary, and Israel his kingdom.
3The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.
3The sea saw it and ran away; the Jordan turned and flowed backward.
4The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs.
4The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs.
5What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
5What was the matter, sea, that you ran away? And you, Jordan, that you turned back?
6Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs?
6You mountains, why did you skip like rams? And you little hills, like lambs?
7Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;
7Tremble, earth, before the Lord, before the God of Jacob,
8Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of waters.
8who turned the rock into a pool of water, the hard flint into a flowing spring.
115Idols of Silver and Gold
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.
1Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your mercy and because of your truth.
2Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
2Why should the nations say, "So where is their God now?"
3But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
3But our God is in the heavens; he has done whatever he pleased.
4Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
4Their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands.
5They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
5They have mouths, but they cannot speak; they have eyes, but they cannot see.
6They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:
6They have ears, but they cannot hear; they have noses, but they cannot smell.
7They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
7They have hands, but they cannot feel; they have feet, but they cannot walk; no sound comes from their throats.
8They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
8The people who make them become just like them, and so does everyone who trusts in them.
9O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
9O Israel, trust in the LORD; he is their help and their shield.
10O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
10O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; he is their help and their shield.
11Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; he is their help and their shield.
12The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
12The LORD has kept us in mind; he will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
13He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
13He will bless those who fear the LORD, the small and the great alike.
14The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
14May the LORD give you more and more, you and your children too.
15Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
15You are blessed by the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
16The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
16The heavens, the highest heavens, belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to the human race.
17The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
17The dead do not praise the LORD, nor does anyone who goes down into silence.
18But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.
18But we will bless the LORD from now on and forever. Praise the LORD!
116Rescued from Death, Paying the Vows
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
1I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my cries for mercy.
2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
2Because he has turned his ear toward me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
3The ropes of death wrapped around me, and the pains of the grave took hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
4Then I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I beg you, rescue my life!"
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
5The LORD is gracious and righteous; yes, our God is full of mercy.
6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
6The LORD watches over the simple-hearted; I was brought low, and he helped me.
7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
7Go back to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been generous to you.
8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
8For you have rescued my life from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.
9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
10I believed, and so I spoke; I was suffering greatly.
11I said in my haste, All men are liars.
11In my panic I said, "Every person is a liar."
12What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
12What can I give back to the LORD for all the good he has done for me?
13I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
13I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
14I will keep my promises to the LORD now, in front of all his people.
15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
15The death of his faithful ones is precious in the sight of the LORD.
16O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
16O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your servant woman; you have untied my chains.
17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
17I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.
18I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
18I will keep my promises to the LORD now, in front of all his people,
19In the courts of the LORD’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
19in the courts of the LORD's house, in the middle of you, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
117All Nations Called to Praise
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
1Praise the LORD, all you nations! Praise him, all you peoples!
2For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
2For his merciful kindness toward us is great, and the truth of the LORD lasts forever. Praise the LORD!
118Thanksgiving at the Gates of Righteousness
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy lasts forever.
2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let Israel say it now: "His mercy lasts forever."
3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron say it now: "His mercy lasts forever."
4Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4Let those who fear the LORD say it now: "His mercy lasts forever."
5I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
5In my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me in a wide-open place.
6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?
7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
7The LORD is on my side, along with those who help me, so I will look in triumph on those who hate me.
8It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
8It is better to trust in the LORD than to put your confidence in people.
9It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
9It is better to trust in the LORD than to put your confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
10All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
11They surrounded me; yes, they surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were put out as quickly as a fire of thorns; in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
13You shoved me hard so that I would fall, but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
14The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.
15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
15The sound of joy and salvation rings out in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does mighty things!
16The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16The right hand of the LORD is lifted high; the right hand of the LORD does mighty things!"
17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
17I will not die; I will live, and I will tell what the LORD has done.
18The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
18The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he has not handed me over to death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
19Open the gates of righteousness for me; I will go in through them and praise the LORD.
20This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
20This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous will enter through it.
21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
21I will praise you, for you have heard me and have become my salvation.
22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
22The stone the builders threw out has become the most important stone of the corner.
23This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
23The LORD has done this, and it is wonderful in our eyes.
24This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
24This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
25Save us now, O LORD, we beg you! O LORD, we beg you, send success now!
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
26Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD.
27God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
27God is the LORD, and he has given us light. Tie the festival sacrifice with cords, right up to the horns of the altar.
28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
28You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will lift you high.
29O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
29Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy lasts forever.
119An Alphabet in Praise of God's Instruction
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
1Happy are those whose way of life is blameless, who walk by the law of the LORD.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
2Happy are those who keep his testimonies and seek him with all their heart.
3They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
3They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
4You have commanded us to keep your precepts carefully.
5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
5Oh, how I wish my ways were steady enough to keep your statutes!
6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
6Then I would never be put to shame, as long as I kept all your commandments in view.
7I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
7I will praise you with an honest heart once I have learned your righteous rulings.
8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
8I will keep your statutes; oh, do not abandon me completely.
9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
9How can a young man keep his way clean? By guarding it according to your word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
10I have searched for you with my whole heart; oh, do not let me stray from your commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
11I have tucked your word away in my heart so that I would not sin against you.
12Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
12You are blessed, O LORD; teach me your statutes.
13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
13With my lips I have recited every ruling that came from your mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
14I have found as much joy in the way of your testimonies as in all the riches in the world.
15I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
15I will think deeply about your precepts and keep my eyes on your ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
16I will take delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
17Be generous to your servant, so that I may live and keep your word.
18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
18Open my eyes, so that I can see the wonderful things in your law.
19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
19I am only a stranger passing through this earth; do not hide your commandments from me.
20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
20My soul is worn out with longing for your rulings at every moment.
21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
21You have rebuked the proud, who are under a curse, who drift away from your commandments.
22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
22Take scorn and contempt away from me, for I have kept your testimonies.
23Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
23Even when rulers sat and talked against me, your servant kept thinking about your statutes.
24Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
24Your testimonies are my delight; they are the counselors I turn to.
25My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
25My soul is stuck to the dust; bring me back to life as your word promises.
26I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
26I laid my ways out before you, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
27Help me understand the way of your precepts, and then I will talk about your wonderful works.
28My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
28My soul is melting away with sorrow; make me strong, as your word promises.
29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
29Keep the way of lies far from me, and graciously grant me your law.
30I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your rulings in front of me.
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
31I am holding tight to your testimonies; O LORD, do not let me be put to shame.
32I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
32I will run along the road of your commandments once you set my heart free.
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I will keep it to the very end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
34Give me understanding, and I will keep your law; yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
35Lead me along the path of your commandments, for that is where I find my delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
36Turn my heart toward your testimonies and not toward greed.
37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless, and give me life in your way.
38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
38Make your word good to your servant, who is devoted to honoring you.
39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your rulings are good.
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
40See how I have longed for your precepts! Give me life through your righteousness.
41Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
41Let your mercies reach me too, O LORD, the salvation you promised in your word.
42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
42Then I will have an answer for anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
43Do not take the word of truth completely out of my mouth, for I have put my hope in your rulings.
44So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
44Then I will keep your law without a break, forever and ever.
45And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
45And I will walk about in freedom, because I seek your precepts.
46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
46I will speak about your testimonies even before kings and not be ashamed.
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
47I will take delight in your commandments, which I love.
48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
48I will lift my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will think deeply about your statutes.
49Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
49Remember the word you gave your servant, the word that gave me hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
50This is my comfort when I suffer: your word has brought me back to life.
51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
51The proud have mocked me without mercy, yet I have not turned aside from your law.
52I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
52I remembered your rulings from long ago, O LORD, and I found comfort in them.
53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
53Burning anger grips me because of the wicked who abandon your law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live as a traveler.
55I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.
55In the night I have remembered your name, O LORD, and I have kept your law.
56This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
56This has been my way, because I have kept your precepts.
57Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
57You are my share in life, O LORD; I have promised to keep your words.
58I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
58I begged for your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me, as your word promises.
59I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
59I thought about my ways and turned my feet back toward your testimonies.
60I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
60I hurried and did not put off keeping your commandments.
61The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
61Gangs of wicked men have tied me up and robbed me, but I have not forgotten your law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
62At midnight I get up to thank you for your righteous rulings.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
63I am a friend to everyone who fears you, to all who keep your precepts.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
64The earth is full of your mercy, O LORD; teach me your statutes.
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
65You have treated your servant well, O LORD, just as your word promised.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I have believed your commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
67Before I suffered, I used to wander off, but now I keep your word.
68Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
68You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your statutes.
69The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
69The proud have smeared me with lies, but I will keep your precepts with my whole heart.
70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
70Their hearts are thick and greasy with fat, but I delight in your law.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
71It was good for me that I suffered, because it taught me your statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
72The law from your mouth is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
73Your hands made me and shaped me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
74Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I have put my hope in your word.
75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
75I know, O LORD, that your rulings are right, and that you let me suffer because you are faithful.
76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
76Please let your merciful kindness be my comfort, as you promised your servant.
77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
77Let your tender mercies come to me so that I may live, for your law is my delight.
78Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
78Let the proud be put to shame, for they twisted things against me for no reason; but I will think deeply about your precepts.
79Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
79Let those who fear you come back to me, those who know your testimonies.
80Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
80Let my heart be whole in keeping your statutes, so that I am never put to shame.
81My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
81My soul is faint from waiting for your salvation, but I hope in your word.
82Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
82My eyes are worn out looking for your promise; I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
83I have become like a leather bottle shriveled in the smoke, yet I do not forget your statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
84How many days does your servant have left? When will you bring judgment on those who hound me?
85The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
85The proud have dug pits to trap me, which is not what your law allows.
86All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
86All your commandments can be trusted; they hound me for no good reason. Help me!
87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
87They very nearly wiped me off the earth, but I did not abandon your precepts.
88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
88Give me life by your loving kindness, and I will keep the testimony that comes from your mouth.
89For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
89Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in heaven.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
90Your faithfulness lasts through every generation; you set the earth in place, and there it stays.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
91They are still here today by your orders, for everything serves you.
92Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
92If your law had not been my delight, I would have died in my misery.
93I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
93I will never forget your precepts, for through them you have given me life.
94I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
94I belong to you; save me, for I have sought out your precepts.
95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I will keep my mind on your testimonies.
96I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
96I have seen that everything perfect has a limit, but your commandment has no end to it.
97O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
97Oh, how I love your law! I think about it all day long.
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
98Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
99I have more insight than all my teachers, because your testimonies are what I think about.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
100I understand more than the old and experienced, because I keep your precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
101I have held my feet back from every evil road so that I could keep your word.
102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
102I have not strayed from your rulings, for you yourself have taught me.
103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
103How sweet your words taste to me, sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
104Through your precepts I gain understanding; that is why I hate every false path.
105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
106I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
106I have made a promise, and I will keep it: I will obey your righteous rulings.
107I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
107I am suffering terribly; give me life, O LORD, as your word promises.
108Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
108Please accept the praise I freely offer with my mouth, O LORD, and teach me your rulings.
109My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
109My life is always hanging in my hand, yet I do not forget your law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
110The wicked have set a trap for me, yet I have not wandered from your precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
111I have claimed your testimonies as my inheritance forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
112I have set my heart on carrying out your statutes always, right to the end.
113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
113I hate double-minded thoughts, but your law I love.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
115Get away from me, you who do evil, for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
116Hold me up as your word promises, so that I may live, and do not let my hope end in shame.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
117Hold me steady and I will be safe, and I will keep your statutes in view at all times.
118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
118You have trampled down everyone who strays from your statutes, for their tricks are nothing but lies.
119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
119You throw out all the wicked of the earth like scum from the metal; that is why I love your testimonies.
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
120My body shakes with fear of you; I am in awe of your rulings.
121I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
121I have done what is fair and right; do not hand me over to those who crush me.
122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
122Stand up for your servant and see that things go well for him; do not let the proud crush me.
123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
123My eyes are worn out looking for your salvation and for the word of your righteousness.
124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
124Treat your servant according to your mercy, and teach me your statutes.
125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
125I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your testimonies.
126It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
126It is time for you to act, LORD, for they have torn your law to pieces.
127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
127That is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.
128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
128That is why I count all your precepts about everything as right, and I hate every false path.
129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
129Your testimonies are wonderful; that is why my soul keeps them.
130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
130When your words open up, they give light; they give understanding to the simple.
131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
131I opened my mouth wide and gasped, because I longed for your commandments.
132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
132Look at me and be merciful to me, as you always are to those who love your name.
133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
133Guide my steps by your word, and do not let any sin rule over me.
134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
134Set me free from people who oppress me, and I will keep your precepts.
135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
135Let your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
136Streams of tears run down from my eyes because people do not keep your law.
137Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
137You are righteous, O LORD, and your rulings are fair.
138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
138The testimonies you have commanded are righteous and completely trustworthy.
139My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
139My passion has eaten me up, because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
140Your word is thoroughly pure; that is why your servant loves it.
141I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
141I am small and looked down on, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
142Your righteousness is a righteousness that lasts forever, and your law is the truth.
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
143Trouble and distress have caught hold of me, yet your commandments are my delight.
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
144The righteousness of your testimonies lasts forever; give me understanding, and I will live.
145I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
145I cried out with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will keep your statutes.
146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
146I cried out to you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.
147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
147I got up before the first light of dawn and cried for help; I put my hope in your word.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
148My eyes are open before each watch of the night, so that I can think deeply about your word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
149Hear my voice in keeping with your loving kindness; O LORD, give me life as you have ruled.
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
150Those who chase after evil schemes are closing in; they are far from your law.
151Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.
152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
152I have known for a long time from your testimonies that you established them forever.
153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
153Look at my suffering and rescue me, for I do not forget your law.
154Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
154Take up my case and rescue me; give me life as your word promises.
155Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
155Salvation stays far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.
156Your tender mercies are great, O LORD; give me life according to your rulings.
157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
157My persecutors and enemies are many, yet I have not turned aside from your testimonies.
158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
158I looked at those who break faith, and it sickened me, because they did not keep your word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
159See how I love your precepts; give me life, O LORD, in keeping with your loving kindness.
160Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
160Your word has been true from the very beginning, and every one of your righteous rulings lasts forever.
161Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
161Rulers have hounded me for no reason, but my heart trembles with awe at your word.
162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
162I rejoice over your word like someone who has found a great treasure.
163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
163I hate lying; I cannot stand it; but your law I love.
164Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rulings.
165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
165Those who love your law have deep peace, and nothing can make them stumble.
166LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
166LORD, I have waited in hope for your salvation, and I have done what you command.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
167My soul has kept your testimonies, and I love them more than I can say.
168I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
168I have kept your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways lie open before you.
169Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
169Let my cry come right up to you, O LORD; give me understanding as your word promises.
170Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
170Let my plea for help come before you; rescue me as your word promises.
171My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
171My lips will overflow with praise when you have taught me your statutes.
172My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
172My tongue will sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
174I have longed for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
175Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
175Let my soul live so that it can praise you, and let your rulings hold me up.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
176I have wandered off like a lost sheep; come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.
120A Cry Among Hostile Neighbors
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
1When I was in trouble I cried out to the LORD, and he heard me.
2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
2Rescue my life, O LORD, from lying lips and from a tongue that deceives.
3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
3What will be given to you, and what more will be done to you, you false tongue?
4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
4Sharp arrows from a warrior's bow, and burning coals of the broom tree.
5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
5How miserable I am, that I live as a stranger in Meshech, that I make my home among the tents of Kedar!
6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
6My soul has lived far too long with those who hate peace.
7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
7I am for peace, but the moment I speak, they are for war.
121The Keeper Who Never Sleeps
📜 The old Bible words
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1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
1I lift my eyes up to the hills. Where does my help come from?
2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
2My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
3He will not let your foot slip; the one who guards you will not doze off.
4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
4Look, the one who guards Israel never dozes and never sleeps.
5The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
5The LORD is your guardian; the LORD is the shade at your right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
6The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
7The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
7The LORD will keep you from every harm; he will keep your very life.
8The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
8The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in, from now on and forever.
122Gladness at the Gates of Jerusalem
📜 The old Bible words
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1I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
1I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."
2Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
2Our feet are standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
3Jerusalem is built as a city knit closely together,
4Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
4the place the tribes go up to, the tribes of the LORD, as Israel was commanded, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
5For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
5For there the thrones of judgment are set, the thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: may those who love you prosper.
7Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
7May there be peace inside your walls and plenty inside your palaces.
8For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
8For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will say it now: peace be within you.
9Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
9Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek what is good for you.
123Eyes Lifted to the Master's Hand
📜 The old Bible words
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1Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
1To you I lift my eyes, you who dwell in the heavens.
2Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
2Look, as the eyes of servants watch their master's hand, and as the eyes of a servant girl watch her mistress's hand, so our eyes wait on the LORD our God until he shows us mercy.
3Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
3Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us, for we have had far more than our fill of contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
4Our soul has had far more than its fill of the mockery of people who live at ease, and of the contempt of the proud.
124Israel Escaped the Snare
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
1If the LORD had not been on our side (let Israel say it now),
2If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
2if the LORD had not been on our side when people rose up against us,
3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
3then they would have swallowed us alive when their anger blazed against us;
4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
4then the waters would have drowned us, the flood would have swept over our souls;
5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
5then the raging waters would have swept over our souls.
6Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
6Blessed be the LORD, who did not hand us over as prey to their teeth.
7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
7Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the trapper's snare; the snare is broken, and we have escaped.
8Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
8Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
125The Mountains Around Jerusalem
📜 The old Bible words
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1They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but stands forever.
2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from now on and forever.
3For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
3For the scepter of the wicked will not stay over the land given to the righteous, or the righteous might reach out their hands to do wrong.
4Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts.
5As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
5But as for those who turn off onto their crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the evildoers. But peace be upon Israel.
126When Zion's Captives Came Home
📜 The old Bible words
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1When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
1When the LORD brought the captives of Zion back home, we were like people dreaming.
2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
2Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
4Bring our captives home again, O LORD, like the streams in the dry southland.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
5Those who plant with tears will harvest with joy.
6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
6The one who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves with him.
127Unless the LORD Builds the House
📜 The old Bible words
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1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
1Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders work for nothing; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake for nothing.
2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
2It is useless for you to get up early and stay up late, eating the bread earned by painful toil; for he gives sleep to the ones he loves.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
3Look, children are a gift from the LORD; the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children born in one's youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
5Happy is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame, but will face their enemies at the city gate.
128The Blessing on a Household
📜 The old Bible words
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1Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
1Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways.
2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
2You will eat what your own hands have worked for; you will be happy, and things will go well for you.
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine along the walls of your house; your children like young olive trees gathered around your table.
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
4See, this is how the man who fears the LORD will be blessed.
5The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
5The LORD will bless you from Zion, and you will see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
6Yes, you will live to see your children's children, and peace upon Israel.
129Plowed Upon but Not Overcome
📜 The old Bible words
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1Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
1Many times they have oppressed me since I was young, let Israel now say:
2Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
2Many times they have oppressed me since I was young, yet they have never overcome me.
3The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
3Plowmen plowed across my back; they cut their furrows long.
4The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
4The LORD is righteous; he has cut the ropes of the wicked in two.
5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
5Let all who hate Zion be put to shame and driven back.
6Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
6Let them be like grass on the rooftops, which dries up before it can grow;
7Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
7the reaper cannot fill his hand with it, nor can the one who binds sheaves fill his arms.
8Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.
8And no one passing by says, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD."
130Out of the Depths
📜 The old Bible words
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1Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
1Out of the depths I have cried to you, O LORD.
2Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
2Lord, hear my voice; let your ears listen closely to the sound of my pleading.
3If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
3If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
4But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be feared.
5I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
5I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
6My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
6My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning; I say it again, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
7Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
7Let Israel hope in the LORD, for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is redemption in full measure.
8And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
8And he will redeem Israel from all its sins.
131A Soul Like a Weaned Child
📜 The old Bible words
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1Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
1Lord, my heart is not proud, and my eyes are not lifted up in pride; I do not busy myself with great matters or with things too high for me.
2Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
2Instead I have calmed and quieted myself, like a child weaned from its mother; my soul is like a weaned child.
3Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
3Let Israel hope in the LORD from now on and forever.
132The LORD's Oath to David
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:
1Lord, remember David and all the hardships he endured:
2How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
2how he swore an oath to the LORD and made a vow to the mighty God of Jacob;
3Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
3"I will not go into the tent of my house, nor climb into my bed;
4I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
4I will not let my eyes sleep or my eyelids rest,
5Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
5until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the mighty God of Jacob."
6Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
6See, we heard about it at Ephratah; we found it in the fields of the woodland.
7We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
7We will go into his dwelling place; we will worship at his footstool.
8Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
8Rise up, O LORD, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength.
9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
9Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your faithful ones shout for joy.
10For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
10For the sake of your servant David, do not turn away the face of your anointed one.
11The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
11The LORD has sworn to David in truth, and he will not go back on it: "One of your own descendants I will set upon your throne.
12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
12If your children keep my covenant and the teaching I will give them, then their children too will sit on your throne forever."
13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
13For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has wanted it for his dwelling place.
14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
14"This is my resting place forever; here I will live, for I have wanted it.
15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
15I will richly bless its food supply; I will satisfy its poor with bread.
16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
16I will clothe its priests with salvation, and its faithful ones will shout aloud for joy.
17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
17There I will make David's strength grow like a horn; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed one.
18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on his head the crown will shine."
133Brothers Dwelling Together in Unity
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💬 In today’s words
1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
1See how good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together as one!
2It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
2It is like the precious oil poured on the head, running down onto the beard, Aaron's beard, and down to the collar of his robes;
3As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
3like the dew of Hermon, like the dew that falls on the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life that lasts forever.
134A Night Blessing in the Temple
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
1Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand in the house of the LORD through the night.
2Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
2Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the LORD.
3The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
3May the LORD, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
135Praise for the God Who Acts
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💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
1Praise the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, you servants of the LORD,
2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
2you who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
3Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to his name, for it is a pleasant thing to do.
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
4For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his own special treasure.
5For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
5I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is greater than all gods.
6Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
6Whatever the LORD pleased to do, he did, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the deep places.
7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
7He makes the mists rise from the ends of the earth; he makes lightning for the rain; he brings the wind out of his storehouses.
8Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.
8He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both of people and of animals.
9Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
9He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and against all his servants.
10Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
10He struck down great nations and killed mighty kings:
11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan;
12And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
12and he gave their land as an inheritance, an inheritance to Israel his people.
13Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
13Your name, O LORD, lasts forever; your fame, O LORD, endures through every generation.
14For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
14For the LORD will bring justice for his people, and he will have compassion on his servants.
15The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
15The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands.
16They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
16They have mouths, but they cannot speak; they have eyes, but they cannot see;
17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
17they have ears, but they cannot hear, and there is no breath at all in their mouths.
18They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
18Those who make them become just like them, and so does everyone who trusts in them.
19Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
19Bless the LORD, O house of Israel; bless the LORD, O house of Aaron;
20Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
20bless the LORD, O house of Levi; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
21Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
21Blessed be the LORD from Zion, he who lives in Jerusalem. Praise the LORD.
136His Mercy Endures For Ever
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💬 In today’s words
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy lasts forever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2Give thanks to the God of gods; his mercy lasts forever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3Give thanks to the Lord of lords; his mercy lasts forever.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4To him who alone does great wonders; his mercy lasts forever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him who by wisdom made the heavens; his mercy lasts forever.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6To him who spread out the earth over the waters; his mercy lasts forever.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
7To him who made the great lights; his mercy lasts forever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule the day; his mercy lasts forever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
9The moon and stars to rule the night; his mercy lasts forever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
10To him who struck down Egypt's firstborn; his mercy lasts forever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought Israel out from among them; his mercy lasts forever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
12With a strong hand and an outstretched arm; his mercy lasts forever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
13To him who split the Red Sea in two; his mercy lasts forever:
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14And led Israel through the middle of it; his mercy lasts forever:
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
15But swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea; his mercy lasts forever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him who led his people through the wilderness; his mercy lasts forever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
17To him who struck down great kings; his mercy lasts forever:
18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18And killed famous kings; his mercy lasts forever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19Sihon, king of the Amorites; his mercy lasts forever:
20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20And Og, the king of Bashan; his mercy lasts forever:
21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21And gave their land as an inheritance; his mercy lasts forever:
22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
22An inheritance for Israel his servant; his mercy lasts forever.
23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
23Who remembered us when we were brought low; his mercy lasts forever:
24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
24And has rescued us from our enemies; his mercy lasts forever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who gives food to every living creature; his mercy lasts forever.
26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26Give thanks to the God of heaven; his mercy lasts forever.
137By the Rivers of Babylon
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
1By the rivers of Babylon we sat down, and yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
2We hung our harps on the willows that grew there.
3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.
3For there the ones who had carried us off as captives demanded a song from us; the ones who had ruined us demanded cheerful music, saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."
4How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a strange land?
4How can we sing the LORD's song in a foreign land?
5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
5If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.
6If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
6If I do not remember you, let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth, if I do not set Jerusalem above my highest joy.
7Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
7Remember, LORD, what the people of Edom did on the day Jerusalem fell; they said, "Tear it down, tear it down, right to its foundations."
8O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
8Daughter of Babylon, you who are doomed to be destroyed, happy is the one who pays you back for what you did to us.
9Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
9Happy is the one who takes your little children and dashes them against the rocks.
138Thanks Toward the Holy Temple
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
1I will praise you with my whole heart; in front of the gods I will sing your praise.
2I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
2I will bow toward your holy temple and praise your name for your loving kindness and your truth, for you have set your word above even your name.
3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
3On the day I cried out, you answered me, and you made me strong, with strength deep in my soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
4All the kings of the earth will praise you, LORD, when they hear the words you speak.
5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
5Yes, they will sing of the LORD's ways, for the glory of the LORD is great.
6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
6Though the LORD is high above, he still cares for the lowly, but he knows the proud only from far away.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
7Though I walk right through trouble, you will bring me back to life; you will stretch out your hand against my enemies' anger, and your right hand will save me.
8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
8The LORD will finish what he has begun in me; your mercy, LORD, lasts forever. Do not abandon the work of your own hands.
139Searched and Known by God
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💬 In today’s words
1O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
1LORD, you have searched me, and you know me.
2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
2You know when I sit down and when I get up; you understand my thoughts from far away.
3Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
3You surround my path and my lying down, and you are familiar with all my ways.
4For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
4Before a word is even on my tongue, LORD, you already know all about it.
5Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
5You have hemmed me in, behind and in front, and you have laid your hand on me.
6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot reach it.
7Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
7Where could I go from your Spirit? Where could I run from your presence?
8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
8If I climb up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in the grave, look, you are there.
9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
9If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest edge of the sea,
10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
10Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.
11If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
11If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me," even the night will turn to light around me.
12Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
12Yes, the darkness cannot hide from you; the night shines like the day. Darkness and light are the same to you.
13For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
13For you formed my inner parts; you covered me in my mother's womb.
14I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
14I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are marvelous, and my soul knows that very well.
15My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
15My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in secret, woven together in the lowest places of the earth.
16Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
16Your eyes saw me while I was still unformed, and in your book every part of me was written down, the days that were shaped for me, when not one of them had yet come.
17How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
17How precious your thoughts are to me, God! How great is the sum of them!
18If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
18If I tried to count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I wake, I am still with you.
19Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.
19Surely you will put the wicked to death, God; so get away from me, you men of blood.
20For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
20For they speak against you with evil intent; your enemies use your name for nothing.
21Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
21Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD? Am I not grieved by those who rise up against you?
22I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
22I hate them with a complete hatred; I count them as my own enemies.
23Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
23Search me, God, and know my heart; test me, and know my thoughts.
24And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
24See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way that lasts forever.
140Deliver Me from Violent Men
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💬 In today’s words
1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
1Rescue me, LORD, from evil people; keep me safe from violent people,
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
2Who plan trouble in their hearts and gather for war day after day.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a snake's; the poison of vipers is under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
4Guard me, LORD, from the hands of the wicked; keep me safe from violent people, who have planned to trip up my steps.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
5The proud have hidden a trap for me, with ropes; they have spread a net beside the path; they have set snares for me. Selah.
6I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
6I said to the LORD, "You are my God; hear the sound of my pleading, LORD."
7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
7O GOD the Lord, the strength that saves me, you have shielded my head on the day of battle.
8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
8Do not give the wicked what they want, LORD; do not let their evil scheme succeed, or they will grow proud. Selah.
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
9As for those who surround me, let the trouble their own lips have caused fall on their heads.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
10Let burning coals fall on them; let them be thrown into the fire, into deep pits, so they never rise again.
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
11Do not let a slanderer take root in the land; let evil hunt down the violent and bring them down.
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
12I know that the LORD will take up the cause of the suffering and defend the rights of the poor.
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name; the upright will live in your presence.
141A Guard Over My Mouth
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
1Lord, I cry out to you; hurry to me. Listen to my voice when I cry out to you.
2Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
2Let my prayer rise before you like incense, and the lifting of my hands like the evening offering.
3Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
3Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch at the door of my lips.
4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
4Do not let my heart turn toward anything evil, to join in wicked deeds with people who do wrong; and do not let me feast on their delicacies.
5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
5Let a righteous person strike me; it will be a kindness. Let him correct me; it will be like fine oil that does not harm my head. And still my prayer will rise in the midst of their troubles.
6When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
6When their judges are thrown down against the rocks, then people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.
7Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
7Our bones lie scattered at the mouth of the grave, like wood that someone has chopped and split on the ground.
8But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
8But my eyes are fixed on you, O GOD the Lord; in you I take refuge. Do not leave my soul helpless.
9Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
9Keep me from the traps they have set for me, and from the snares of those who do wrong.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.
142No Man Cared for My Soul
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💬 In today’s words
1I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
1I cried out to the LORD with my voice; with my voice I pleaded with the LORD.
2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
2I poured out my complaint before him; I told him all my trouble.
3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
3When my spirit was crushed within me, you knew the path I was on. On the road I was walking they secretly set a trap for me.
4I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
4I looked to my right and saw that no one would recognize me; there was no place left to run, and no one cared what happened to me.
5I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
5I cried out to you, LORD; I said, "You are my refuge and my share in the land of the living."
6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
6Listen to my cry, for I have been brought very low; rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.
7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
7Bring my soul out of prison so that I can praise your name. The righteous will gather around me, because you will treat me with such kindness.
143Enter Not into Judgment
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1Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
1Hear my prayer, LORD; listen to my pleading. In your faithfulness answer me, and in your righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
2Do not bring your servant to trial, for no one alive can stand as innocent in your sight.
3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
3For the enemy has hunted my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me live in darkness like those who died long ago.
4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
4So my spirit gives out within me; my heart inside me is numb with despair.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
5I remember the days long past; I think about everything you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
6I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like dry ground. Selah.
7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
7Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
8Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
9Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me.
10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; your Spirit is good. Lead me into the land where all is right.
11Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
11Give me life, LORD, for the sake of your name; for the sake of your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
12And in your mercy silence my enemies, and destroy all who trouble my soul, for I am your servant.
144The God Who Trains for War
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
1Blessed be the LORD, my strength, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.
2My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
2He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my high tower and my rescuer, my shield and the one I trust, who brings my people into order under me.
3LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
3LORD, what is a human being, that you take notice of him? What is the son of man, that you give him any thought?
4Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
4A person is like a breath; his days are like a shadow that slips away.
5Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
5Bend your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, and they will smoke.
6Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.
6Send out lightning and scatter them; shoot your arrows and throw them into confusion.
7Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;
7Reach down your hand from above; rescue me and pull me out of the deep waters, out of the hand of foreigners,
8Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
8whose mouths speak empty lies, and whose right hands are raised in false oaths.
9I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
9I will sing a new song to you, O God; on a harp, on an instrument of ten strings, I will sing your praises.
10It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
10He is the one who gives victory to kings, who rescues his servant David from the deadly sword.
11Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
11Rescue me and set me free from the hand of foreigners, whose mouths speak empty lies, and whose right hands are raised in false oaths.
12That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:
12Then our sons will be like plants grown tall in their youth, and our daughters like corner pillars, carved to grace a palace.
13That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:
13Then our barns will be full, supplying every kind of food; our sheep will bear thousands, even ten thousands, in our fields.
14That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
14Then our oxen will be strong for the work; there will be no breach in the wall and no one led away captive, and no cry of distress in our streets.
15Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
15Happy are the people for whom it is so; yes, happy are the people whose God is the LORD.
145An Acrostic of God's Greatness
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
1I will lift you high, my God and my King; I will bless your name forever and ever.
2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
2Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever.
3Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
3Great is the LORD and greatly worthy of praise; his greatness is beyond anyone's searching.
4One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
4One generation will praise your works to the next and tell of your mighty deeds.
5I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
5I will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty and of your wonderful works.
6And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
6People will talk about the power of your awesome deeds, and I will tell of your greatness.
7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
7They will pour out the memory of your great goodness and sing of your righteousness.
8The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
8The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and rich in mercy.
9The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
9The LORD is good to everyone, and his tender mercies rest on everything he has made.
10All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
10All your works will praise you, O LORD, and your faithful people will bless you.
11They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
11They will speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power,
12To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
12so that all people may know his mighty deeds and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
13Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
13Your kingdom is a kingdom that lasts forever, and your rule endures through every generation.
14The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
14The LORD holds up all who are falling and lifts up all who are bent low.
15The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
15The eyes of every creature look to you, and you give them their food at the right time.
16Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
16You open your hand and satisfy the longing of every living thing.
17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
17The LORD is righteous in all his ways and holy in everything he does.
18The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
18The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
19He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him; he will hear their cry and save them.
20The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
20The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
21My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
21My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let every living creature bless his holy name forever and ever.
146Put Not Your Trust in Princes
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul.
2While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
2As long as I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God as long as I have breath.
3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
3Do not put your trust in princes, nor in any human being, who cannot save you.
4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
4His breath goes out, he returns to the ground, and on that very day his plans come to nothing.
5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
5Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope rests in the LORD his God,
6Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:
6who made heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them, who keeps faith forever,
7Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:
7who brings justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free.
8The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
8The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; the LORD lifts up those who are bent low; the LORD loves the righteous.
9The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
9The LORD watches over the foreigners; he supports the orphan and the widow, but he turns the way of the wicked upside down.
10The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
10The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, through every generation. Praise the LORD!
147He Healeth the Broken in Heart
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
1Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; it is delightful, and praise is fitting.
2The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
2The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers together the scattered exiles of Israel.
3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
4He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
4He counts the number of the stars and calls each one by name.
5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; there is no limit to his understanding.
6The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
6The LORD lifts up the humble; he throws the wicked down to the ground.
7Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise to our God on the harp,
8Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass grow on the mountains.
9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
9He gives the animals their food, and feeds the young ravens when they cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
10He takes no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a runner.
11The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
11The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who put their hope in his mercy.
12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
13For he has made the bars of your gates strong; he has blessed your children within you.
14He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
14He brings peace to your borders and fills you with the finest wheat.
15He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
15He sends his command out over the earth; his word runs very swiftly.
16He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
16He spreads snow like wool and scatters frost like ashes.
17He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
17He throws down his ice like crumbs of bread; who can stand against his cold?
18He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
18He sends out his word and melts them; he makes his wind blow, and the waters flow.
19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
19He reveals his word to Jacob, his laws and his judgments to Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.
20He has not done this for any other nation; they do not know his judgments. Praise the LORD!
148Heaven and Earth Called to Praise
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.
2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly armies.
3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.
5Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command, and they were created.
6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
6He set them in place forever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away.
7Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all the ocean depths,
8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
8fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind carrying out his word,
9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
9mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
10wild animals and all cattle, creeping creatures and flying birds,
11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,
12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
12young men and young women alike, old people and children.
13Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above the earth and the heavens.
14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.
14He has raised up a horn of strength for his people, the praise of all his faithful ones, the children of Israel, a people close to him. Praise the LORD!
149A New Song and a Sword
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
1Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, sing his praise in the gathering of his faithful people.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
2Let Israel rejoice in the one who made him; let the children of Zion be glad in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
3Let them praise his name with dancing; let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp.
4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
5Let the faithful rejoice in this honor; let them sing for joy on their beds.
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouths and a two-edged sword in their hands,
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
7to carry out vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
8to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron,
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
9to carry out on them the judgment that is written. This is the honor of all his faithful people. Praise the LORD!
150Let Every Thing That Hath Breath
📜 The old Bible words
💬 In today’s words
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
1Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in the mighty expanse of his sky.
2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
2Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
3Praise him with the blast of the trumpet; praise him with the lyre and harp.
4Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
4Praise him with tambourine and dancing; praise him with strings and pipes.
5Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
5Praise him with loud cymbals; praise him with crashing, ringing cymbals.
6Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!