For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. | For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. |
He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. | He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death. |
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I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. | I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. |
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth. | Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. | Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! |
Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments. | Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. |
A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. | Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. |
Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. | Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. |
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth. | Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness. |
But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. | Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes. |
I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. | I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! |
I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. | In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. |
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? | The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? |
It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. | It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. |
This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. | This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. |
Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We have blessed you from the house of the Lord. | Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success. Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. |
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord! | Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. |
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. | How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. | I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |