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1 For the end, concerning the winepresses, A Psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is Your name in all the earth! For Your magnificence is exalted above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babes and infants You have perfected praise, because of Your enemies; that You might put down the enemy and avenger.
3 For I will regard the heavens, the work of Your fingers; the moon and stars, which You have established.
4 What is man, that You are mindful of him? Or the son of man, that You visit him?
5 You made him a little lower than the angels, You have crowned him with glory and honor;
6 and You have set him over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet:
7 sheep and all oxen- yea, and the cattle of the field;
8 the birds of the sky, and the fish of the sea, the [creatures] passing through the paths of the sea.
9 O Lord our Lord, how wonderful is Your name in all the earth!
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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