1 Chronicles 16:23–31

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth;

proclaim his salvation day after day.

24 Declare his glory among the nations,

his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

25 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;

he is to be feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the nations are idols,

but the Lord made the heavens.

27 Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

28 Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations,

ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;

bring an offering and come before him.

Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.

30 Tremble before him, all the earth!

The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;

let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth!

Tell of his salvation from day to day.

24 Declare his glory among the nations,

his marvelous works among all the peoples!

25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,

and he is to be feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

but the Lord made the heavens.

27 Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and joy are in his place.

28 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!

29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;

bring an offering and come before him!

Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;

30 tremble before him, all the earth;

yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice,

and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”

23 Sing unto the Lord, all the earth;

Shew forth from day to day his salvation.

24 Declare his glory among the heathen;

His marvellous works among all nations.

25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised:

He also is to be feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the people are idols:

But the Lord made the heavens.

27 Glory and honour are in his presence;

Strength and gladness are in his place.

28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people,

Give unto the Lord glory and strength.

29 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name:

Bring an offering, and come before him:

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

30 Fear before him, all the earth:

The world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice:

And let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.

23 Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!

Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.

24 Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.

Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

25 Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!

He is to be feared above all gods.

26 The gods of other nations are mere idols,

but the Lord made the heavens!

27 Honor and majesty surround him;

strength and joy fill his dwelling.

28 O nations of the world, recognize the Lord,

recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.

29 Give to the Lord the glory he deserves!

Bring your offering and come into his presence.

Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.

30 Let all the earth tremble before him.

The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice!

Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!”

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Every day tell how he saves us.

24 Tell the nations about his glory;

tell all peoples the miracles he does.

25 The Lord is great; he should be praised.

He should be respected more than all the gods.

26 All the gods of the nations are only idols,

but the Lord made the skies.

27 He has glory and majesty;

he has power and joy in his Temple.

28 Praise the Lord, all nations on earth.

Praise the Lord’s glory and power;

29 praise the glory of the Lord’s name.

Bring an offering and come to him.

Worship the Lord because he is holy.

30 Tremble before him, everyone on earth.

The earth is set, and it cannot be moved.

31 Let the skies rejoice and the earth be glad.

Let people everywhere say, “The Lord is king!”

23 Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth;

Show forth his salvation from day to day.

24 Declare his glory among the nations,

His marvellous works among all the peoples.

25 For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised:

He also is to be feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols:

But Jehovah made the heavens.

27 Honor and majesty are before him:

Strength and gladness are in his place.

28 Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples,

Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength;

29 Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name:

Bring an offering, and come before him;

Worship Jehovah in holy array.

30 Tremble before him, all the earth:

The world also is established that it cannot be moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;

And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.

23 Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Publish his salvation from day to day. 24 Declare his glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples. 25 For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens. 27 Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place. 28 Give unto Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Give unto Jehovah glory and strength! 29 Give unto Jehovah the glory of his name! Bring an oblation, and come before him: Worship Jehovah in holy splendour. 30 Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established, it shall not be moved. 31 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth!

23 “Sing to the Lord, all the earth! 

Day after day announce that the Lord saves his people. 

24 Tell people about his glory. 

Tell all the nations about his miracles. 

25 “The Lord is great! 

He should be highly praised. 

He should be feared more than all ⸤other⸥ gods 

26 because all the gods of the nations are idols. 

The Lord made the heavens. 

27 Splendor and majesty are in his presence. 

Strength and joy are where he is. 

28 “Give to the Lord, you families of the nations. 

Give to the Lord glory and power. 

29 Give to the Lord the glory his name deserves. 

Bring an offering, and come to him. 

Worship the Lord in ⸤his⸥ holy splendor. 

30 Tremble in his presence, all the earth! 

“The earth stands firm; it cannot be moved. 

31 Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. 

Say to the nations, ‘The Lord rules as king!’ 

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Proclaim His salvation from day to day.

24 Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.

25 For the Lord is great and highly praised;

He is feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

but the Lord made the heavens.

27 Splendor and majesty are before Him;

strength and joy are in His place.

28 Ascribe to the Lord, families of the peoples,

ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

29 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name;

bring an offering and come before Him.

Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness;

30 tremble before Him, all the earth.

The world is firmly established;

it cannot be shaken.

31 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice,

and let them say among the nations, “The Lord is King!”

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Tell of his salvation from day to day.

24 Declare his glory among the nations,

his marvelous works among all the peoples.

25 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;

he is to be revered above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

but the Lord made the heavens.

27 Honor and majesty are before him;

strength and joy are in his place.

28 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;

bring an offering and come before him.

Worship the Lord in holy splendor;

30 tremble before him, all the earth.

The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice,

and let them say among the nations, “The Lord is king!”

23 Sing to Yahweh, all the earth!

Proclaim his salvation from day to day!

24 Proclaim his glory among the nations,

his wondrous works among all the peoples!

25 For Yahweh is great and greatly praised,

and he is feared among all gods.

26 For all the gods of the nations are idols,

but Yahweh made the heavens.

27 Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and joy are in his place.

28 Ascribe to Yahweh, O clans of the nations,

ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength!

29 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of his name!

Lift up an offering and come before him!

Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness!

30 Tremble before him, all the earth;

surely the world is established; it shall not be shaken.

31 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad,

and let them tell the peoples, “Yahweh reigns!”

23 All you people of the earth, sing to the Lord.

Day after day tell about how he saves us.

24 Tell the nations about his glory.

Tell all people about the wonderful things he has done.

25 The Lord is great. He is really worthy of praise.

People should have respect for him as the greatest God of all.

26 All of the gods of the nations are like their statues.

They can’t do anything.

But the Lord made the heavens.

27 Glory and majesty are all around him.

Strength and joy can be seen in the place where he lives.

28 Praise the Lord, all you nations.

Praise the Lord for his glory and strength.

29 Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him.

Bring an offering and come to him.

Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness.

30 All you people of the earth, tremble when you are with him.

The world is firmly set in place. It can’t be moved.

31 Let the heavens be filled with joy. Let the earth be glad.

Let them say among the nations, “The Lord rules!”

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth;

Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

24 Tell of His glory among the nations,

His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

He also is to be feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

But the Lord made the heavens.

27 Splendor and majesty are before Him,

Strength and joy are in His place.

28 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name;

Bring an offering, and come before Him;

Worship the Lord in holy array.

30 Tremble before Him, all the earth;

Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;

And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”