International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
1Bless the LORD, my soul; LORD, my God, you are very great. You are clothed in splendor and majesty; | 1Bless the LORD, my soul; LORD, my God, you are very great. You are clothed in splendor and majesty; |
2you are wrapped in light like a garment, stretching out the sky like a curtain. | 2you are wrapped in light like a garment, stretching out the sky like a curtain. |
3He lays the beams of his roof loft on the water above, making clouds his chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. | 3He lays the beams of his roof loft on the water above, making clouds his chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. |
4He makes the winds his messengers, blazing fires his servants. | 4He makes the winds his messengers, blazing fires his servants. |
5He established the earth on its foundations, so that it never falters. | 5He established the earth on its foundations, so that it never falters. |
6You covered the primeval ocean like a garment; the water stood above the mountains. | 6You covered the primeval ocean like a garment; the water stood above the mountains. |
7They flee at your rebuke; they rush away at the sound of your thunders. | 7They flee at your rebuke; they rush away at the sound of your thunders. |
8Mountains rise up and valleys sink to the place you have ordained for them. | 8Mountains rise up and valleys sink to the place you have ordained for them. |
9You have set a boundary they cannot cross; they will never again cover the earth. | 9You have set a boundary they cannot cross; they will never again cover the earth. |
10He causes springs to gush forth into rivers that flow between the mountains. | 10He causes springs to gush forth into rivers that flow between the mountains. |
11They give water for animals of the field to drink; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. | 11They give water for animals of the field to drink; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. |
12Birds of the sky live beside them and chirp a song among the foliage. | 12Birds of the sky live beside them and chirp a song among the foliage. |
13He waters the mountains from his heavenly rooms; the earth is satisfied from the fruit of your work. | 13He waters the mountains from his heavenly rooms; the earth is satisfied from the fruit of your work. |
14He causes grass to sprout for the cattle and plants for people to cultivate, to produce food from the land, | 14He causes grass to sprout for the cattle and plants for people to cultivate, to produce food from the land, |
15like wine that makes the heart of people happy, oil that makes the face glow, and food that sustains people. | 15like wine that makes the heart of people happy, oil that makes the face glow, and food that sustains people. |
16The loftiest trees are satisfied, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted, | 16The loftiest trees are satisfied, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted, |
17the birds build their nests there, and the heron builds its nest among the evergreen. | 17the birds build their nests there, and the heron builds its nest among the evergreen. |
18The high mountains are for wild goats; the cliffs are a refuge for the rock badger. | 18The high mountains are for wild goats; the cliffs are a refuge for the rock badger. |
19He made the moon to mark time; the sun knows its setting time. | 19He made the moon to mark time; the sun knows its setting time. |
20You bring darkness and it becomes night; when every beast of the forest prowls. | 20You bring darkness and it becomes night; when every beast of the forest prowls. |
21Young lions roar for prey, seeking their food from God. | 21Young lions roar for prey, seeking their food from God. |
22When the sun rises, they gather and lie down in their dens. | 22When the sun rises, they gather and lie down in their dens. |
23People go out to their work and labor until evening. | 23People go out to their work and labor until evening. |
24How numerous are your works, LORD! You have made them all wisely; the earth is filled with your creations. | 24How numerous are your works, LORD! You have made them all wisely; the earth is filled with your creations. |
25There is the deep and wide sea, teeming with numberless creatures, living things small and great. | 25There is the deep and wide sea, teeming with numberless creatures, living things small and great. |
26There, the ships pass through; Leviathan, which you created, frolics in it. | 26There, the ships pass through; Leviathan, which you created, frolics in it. |
27All of them look to you to provide them their food at the proper time. | 27All of them look to you to provide them their food at the proper time. |
28They receive what you give them; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. | 28They receive what you give them; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. |
29When you withdraw your favor, they are disappointed; Take away their breath, and they die and return to dust. | 29When you withdraw your favor, they are disappointed; Take away their breath, and they die and return to dust. |
30When you send your spirit, they are created, and you replenish the surface of the earth. | 30When you send your spirit, they are created, and you replenish the surface of the earth. |
31May the glory of the LORD last forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works! | 31May the glory of the LORD last forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works! |
32He looks at the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they smoke. | 32He looks at the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they smoke. |
33I will sing to the LORD with my whole being; I will sing to my God continually! | 33I will sing to the LORD with my whole being; I will sing to my God continually! |
34May my thoughts be pleasing to him; indeed, I will rejoice in the LORD! | 34May my thoughts be pleasing to him; indeed, I will rejoice in the LORD! |
35May sinners disappear from the land and the wicked live no longer. Bless the LORD, my soul! Hallelujah! | 35May sinners disappear from the land and the wicked live no longer. Bless the LORD, my soul! Hallelujah! |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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