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1 A Psalm of David, [on the occasion] of the solemn assembly of the Tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, you sons of God, bring to the Lord young rams; bring to the Lord glory and honor.
2 Bring to the Lord the glory [due] to His name; worship the lord in His holy court.
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory has thundered; the Lord is upon many waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is mighty; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord will break the cedars of Lebanon.
6 And He will beat them small, [even] Lebanon itself, like a calf; and the beloved one is as a young unicorn.
7 The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire.
8 The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord will shake the wilderness of Kadesh.
9 The voice of the Lord strengthens the deer, and will uncover the thickets; and in His temple everyone speaks [of His] glory.
10 The Lord will dwell on the waterflood; and the Lord will sit as king forever.
11 The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC)
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC) is a modern translation of the Bible that strives to offer a clear and faithful rendering of the scriptures in contemporary language. This translation is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, providing an easy-to-read yet accurate version of the biblical text. The ABC translation aims to bridge the gap between the ancient languages in which the Bible was originally written and the modern vernacular, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and public reading.
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