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Psalm 66

Praise for God’s Goodness to Israel

To the leader. A Song. A Psalm.

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;(A)
    sing the glory of his name;
    give to him glorious praise.(B)
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
    Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.(C)
All the earth worships you;
    they sing praises to you,
    sing praises to your name.” Selah(D)

Come and see what God has done:
    he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.(E)

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Psalm 66

For the worship leader. A song.

Shout out to God, all the earth.
    Erupt with joy to the one True God!
Sing of the glory due His name!
    Offer Him the most magnificent praises!
Say to God, “All You have done is wondrous and causes fear!
    Your power is mighty, and Your enemies pretend to submit to You.
The entire earth will bow down to worship You
    and will sing glory-songs to You;
    they will sing praises to Your name!

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Come and witness the True God’s endless works.
    His miraculous deeds done on behalf of humanity inspire fear.

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Footnotes

  1. 66:4 Literally, selah, likely a musical direction from a Hebrew root meaning “to lift up”

Psalm 66

For the director of music. A song. A psalm.

Shout for joy to God, all the earth!(A)
    Sing the glory of his name;(B)
    make his praise glorious.(C)
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!(D)
    So great is your power
    that your enemies cringe(E) before you.
All the earth bows down(F) to you;
    they sing praise(G) to you,
    they sing the praises of your name.”[a]

Come and see what God has done,
    his awesome deeds(H) for mankind!

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 66:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 7 and 15.