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Psalms 96

Septuagint (Brenton, 1851) 96 compared with King James Version 97

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1For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.
1The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2Cloud and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.
2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.
3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
4His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.
6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
7Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all ye his angels.
7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
8Sion heardand rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.
8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.
9For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
10Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.
10Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.
12Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.