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Psalm 147:1-2
Lexham English Bible
Psalm 147:1-2
Lexham English Bible
Praise to Yahweh for His Providence
147 Praise Yah.[a]
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
for it is pleasant; praise is fitting.
2 Yahweh is building Jerusalem;
he gathers the scattered ones of Israel.
Footnotes
- Psalm 147:1 Hebrew hallelujah; here and v. 20
Psalm 147:1-2
New International Version
Psalm 147:1-2
New International Version
Psalm 147
1 Praise the Lord.[a]
Footnotes
- Psalm 147:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 20
Psalm 147:1-2
King James Version
Psalm 147:1-2
King James Version
147 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
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Psalm 147:1-2
New King James Version
Psalm 147:1-2
New King James Version
Praise to God for His Word and Providence
147 Praise[a] the Lord!
For (A)it is good to sing praises to our God;
(B)For it is pleasant, and (C)praise is beautiful.
Footnotes
- Psalm 147:1 Heb. Hallelujah
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