Let everything that breathes offer praise to the Lord. Alleluia. | Everything that has breath shall praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! |
In my distress I called out to the Lord; he answered by setting me free. | From my distress I called upon the Lord; The Lord answered me and put me in an open space. |
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Alleluia. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his precepts. | Praise the Lord! Blessed is a person who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments. |
Sing to God, sing praise to his name; exalt him who rides upon the clouds. Rejoice in the presence of this God whose name is the Lord. The Father of orphans and the defender of widows: such is God in his holy dwelling place. | Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Exalt Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is the Lord, and be jubilant before Him. A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy dwelling. |
The law of the Lord is perfect, affording refreshment to the soul. The decree of the Lord is worthy of trust, imparting wisdom to the simple. | The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. |
The precepts of the Lord are right, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving light to the eyes. | The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. |
Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, and ardor is as relentless as the netherworld. Its flames are flashes of fire, an unending blaze. | Put me like a seal over your heart, Like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, Jealousy is as severe as Sheol; Its flames are flames of fire, The flame of the Lord. |
Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. | Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. |
For the word of the Lord is true, and he is faithful in everything he does. | For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in faithfulness. |
The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth, and our toil adds nothing to it. | It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. |
O Lord, grant us salvation. O Lord, grant us success. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. | Please, O Lord, do save us; Please, O Lord, do send prosperity! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord; We have blessed you from the house of the Lord. |
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. | The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears are toward their cry for help. |
Arise and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. | Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. |
The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. |
There is only one thing I ask of the Lord, just one thing I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, so that I may enjoy the beauty of the Lord and gaze on his temple. | One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: 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 meditate in His temple. |
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. | The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, The world, and those who live in it. |
Many are the plans in a human mind, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. | Many plans are in a person’s heart, But the advice of the Lord will stand. |
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the Lord. |
The heavens were made by the word of the Lord, and all their host by the breath of his mouth. | By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their lights. |
The face of the Lord is turned against those who do evil, to erase all memory of them from the earth. | The face of the Lord is against evildoers, To eliminate the memory of them from the earth. |
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those who trust in his kindness. | Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His faithfulness. |
This is the Lord’s message to Zerubbabel: Not by force, nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. | This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of armies. |
The way of God is blameless, and the Lord’s promise proves true; he is a shield to all who flee to him for safety. | As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. |
The way of God is blameless; the Lord’s promise has proved true. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. | As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. |
Only goodness and kindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. | Certainly goodness and faithfulness will follow me all the days of my life, And my dwelling will be in the house of the Lord forever. |