1Chr.15.1

After David built houses for himself in the City of David, he cleared a place for the Chest and pitched a tent for it.

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After David had constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.

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David built houses for himself in the City of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.

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David now built several buildings for himself in the City of David. He also prepared a place for the Ark of God and set up a special tent there to shelter it.

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Then David gave orders: "No one carries the Chest of God except the Levites; GOD designated them and them only to carry the Chest of GOD and be available full time for service in the work of worship."

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Then David said, "No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD chose them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before him forever."

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Then David said, "No one may carry the ark of God but the Levites, for the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of God and to minister before Him forever."

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Then he issued these instructions: "When we transport the Ark of God this time, no one except the Levites may carry it. The LORD has chosen them to carry the Ark of the LORD and to minister before him forever."

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David then called everyone in Israel to assemble in Jerusalem to bring up the Chest of GOD to its specially prepared place.

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David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

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And David gathered all Israel together at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

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Then David summoned all the Israelites to Jerusalem to bring the Ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

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David also called in the family of Aaron and the Levites.

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He called together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:

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Then David assembled the children of Aaron and the Levites:

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These are the priests and Levites who were called together:

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From the family of Kohath, Uriel the head with 120 relatives;

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From the descendants of Kohath, Uriel the leader and 120 relatives;

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of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the chief, and one hundred and twenty of his brethren;

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There were 120 from the clan of Kohath, with Uriel as their leader.

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from the family of Merari, Asaiah the head with 220 relatives;

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from the descendants of Merari, Asaiah the leader and 220 relatives;

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of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and two hundred and twenty of his brethren;

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There were 220 from the clan of Merari, with Asaiah as their leader.

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from the family of Gershon, Joel the head with 130 relatives;

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from the descendants of Gershon, Joel the leader and 130 relatives;

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of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and one hundred and thirty of his brethren;

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There were 130 from the clan of Gershon, with Joel as their leader.

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from the family of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the head with 200 relatives;

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from the descendants of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the leader and 200 relatives;

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of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, and two hundred of his brethren;

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There were 200 descendants of Elizaphan, with Shemaiah as their leader.

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from the family of Hebron, Eliel the head with 80 relatives;

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from the descendants of Hebron, Eliel the leader and 80 relatives;

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of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief, and eighty of his brethren;

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There were 80 descendants of Hebron, with Eliel as their leader.

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from the family of Uzziel, Amminadab the head with 112 relatives.

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from the descendants of Uzziel, Amminadab the leader and 112 relatives.

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of the sons of Uzziel, Amminadab the chief, and one hundred and twelve of his brethren.

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There were 112 descendants of Uzziel, with Amminadab as their leader.

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Then David called in Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab the Levites.

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Then David summoned Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel and Amminadab the Levites.

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And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites: for Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.

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Then David summoned the priests, Zadok and Abiathar, and these Levite leaders: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.

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He said, "You are responsible for the Levitical families; now consecrate yourselves, both you and your relatives, and bring up the Chest of the GOD of Israel to the place I have set aside for it.

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He said to them, "You are the heads of the Levitical families; you and your fellow Levites are to consecrate yourselves and bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.

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He said to them, "You are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it.

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He said to them, "You are the leaders of the Levite families. You must purify yourselves and all your fellow Levites, so you can bring the Ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.

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The first time we did this, you Levites did not carry it properly, and GOD exploded in anger at us because we didn't make proper preparation and follow instructions."

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It was because you, the Levites, did not bring it up the first time that the LORD our God broke out in anger against us. We did not inquire of him about how to do it in the prescribed way."

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For because you did not do it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order."

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Because you Levites did not carry the Ark the first time, the anger of the LORD our God burst out against us. We failed to ask God how to move it in the proper way."

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So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the Chest of the GOD of Israel.

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So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves in order to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.

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So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel.

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So the priests and the Levites purified themselves in order to bring the Ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to Jerusalem.

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The Levites carried the Chest of God exactly as Moses, instructed by GOD, commanded--carried it with poles on their shoulders, careful not to touch it with their hands.

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And the Levites carried the ark of God with the poles on their shoulders, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.

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And the children of the Levites bore the ark of God on their shoulders, by its poles, as Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD.

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Then the Levites carried the Ark of God on their shoulders with its carrying poles, just as the LORD had instructed Moses.

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David ordered the heads of the Levites to assign their relatives to sing in the choir, accompanied by a well-equipped marching band, and fill the air with joyful sound.

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David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers to sing joyful songs, accompanied by musical instruments: lyres, harps and cymbals.

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Then David spoke to the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers accompanied by instruments of music, stringed instruments, harps, and cymbals, by raising the voice with resounding joy.

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David also ordered the Levite leaders to appoint a choir of Levites who were singers and musicians to sing joyful songs to the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals.

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The Levites assigned Heman son of Joel, and from his family, Asaph son of Berekiah, then Ethan son of Kushaiah from the family of Merari,

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So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berekiah; and from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;

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So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of their brethren, the sons of Merari, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;

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So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel, Asaph son of Berekiah, and Ethan son of Kushaiah from the clan of Merari to direct the musicians.

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and after them in the second rank their brothers Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel as security guards.

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and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.

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and with them their brethren of the second rank: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Elipheleh, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers;

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The following men were chosen as their assistants: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers, Obed-edom and Jeiel.

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The members of the choir and marching band were: Heman, Asaph, and Ethan with bronze cymbals;

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The musicians Heman, Asaph and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;

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the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were to sound the cymbals of bronze;

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Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were chosen to sound the bronze cymbals.

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Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah with lyres carrying the melody;

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Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah and Benaiah were to play the lyres according to alamoth,

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Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with strings according to Alamoth;

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Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were chosen to play the lyres.

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Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah with harps filling in the harmony;

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and Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel and Azaziah were to play the harps, directing according to sheminith.

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Mattithiah, Elipheleh, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah, to direct with harps on the Sheminith;

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Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were chosen to play the harps.

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Kenaniah, the Levite in charge of music, a very gifted musician, was music director.

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Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.

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Chenaniah, leader of the Levites, was instructor in charge of the music, because he was skillful;

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Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill.

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Berekiah and Elkanah were porters for the Chest.

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Berekiah and Elkanah were to be doorkeepers for the ark.

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Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark;

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Berekiah and Elkanah were chosen to guard the Ark.

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The priests Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer blew the trumpets before the Chest of God. Obed-Edom and Jehiah were also porters for the Chest.

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Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah and Eliezer the priests were to blow trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-Edom and Jehiah were also to be doorkeepers for the ark.

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Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah, doorkeepers for the ark.

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Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer--all of whom were priests--were chosen to blow the trumpets as they marched in front of the Ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were chosen to guard the Ark.

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Now they were ready. David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands started out to get the Chest of the Covenant of GOD and bring it up from the house of Obed-Edom. And they went rejoicing.

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So David and the elders of Israel and the commanders of units of a thousand went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-Edom, with rejoicing.

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So David, the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-Edom with joy.

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Then David and the leaders of Israel and the generals of the army went to the home of Obed-edom to bring the Ark of the LORD's covenant up to Jerusalem with a great celebration.

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Because God helped the Levites, strengthening them as they carried the Chest of the Covenant of GOD, they paused to worship by sacrificing seven bulls and seven rams.

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Because God had helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, seven bulls and seven rams were sacrificed.

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And so it was, when God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bulls and seven rams.

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And because God was clearly helping the Levites as they carried the Ark of the LORD's covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven lambs.

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They were all dressed in elegant linen--David, the Levites carrying the Chest, the choir and band, and Kenaniah who was directing the music. David also wore a linen prayer shawl (called an ephod).

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Now David was clothed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and as were the singers, and Kenaniah, who was in charge of the singing of the choirs. David also wore a linen ephod.

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David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the music master with the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.

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David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were the Levites who carried the Ark, the singers, and Kenaniah the song leader. David was also wearing a priestly tunic.

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On they came, all Israel on parade bringing up the Chest of the Covenant of GOD, shouting and cheering, playing every kind of brass and percussion and string instrument.

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So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouts, with the sounding of rams' horns and trumpets, and of cymbals, and the playing of lyres and harps.

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Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the horn, with trumpets and with cymbals, making music with stringed instruments and harps.

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So all Israel brought up the Ark of the LORD's covenant to Jerusalem with shouts of joy, the blowing of horns and trumpets, the crashing of cymbals, and loud playing on harps and lyres.

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When the Chest of the Covenant of GOD entered the City of David, Michal, Saul's daughter, was watching from a window. When she saw King David dancing ecstatically she was filled with contempt. [JC]

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As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David dancing and celebrating, she despised him in her heart.

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And it happened, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the City of David, that Michal, Saul's daughter, looked through a window and saw King David whirling and playing music; and she despised him in her heart.

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But as the Ark of the LORD's covenant entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David dancing and leaping for joy, she was filled with contempt for him.

1Chr.16.1

They brought the Chest of God and placed it right in the center of the tent that David had pitched for it; then they worshiped by presenting burnt offerings and peace offerings to God.

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They brought the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and they presented burnt offerings and fellowship offerings before God.

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So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.

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So they brought the Ark of God into the special tent David had prepared for it, and they sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.

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When David had completed the offerings of worship, he blessed the people in the name of GOD.

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After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

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And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

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When he had finished, David blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

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Then he passed around to every one there, men and women alike, a loaf of bread, a slice of barbecue, and a raisin cake.

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Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each Israelite man and woman.

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Then he distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a cake of raisins.

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Then he gave a gift of food to every man and woman in Israel: a loaf of bread, a cake of dates, and a cake of raisins.

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Then David assigned some of the Levites to the Chest of GOD to lead worship--to intercede, give thanks, and praise the GOD of Israel.

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He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to make petition, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel:

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And he appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to commemorate, to thank, and to praise the LORD God of Israel:

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David appointed the following Levites to lead the people in worship before the Ark of the LORD by asking for his blessings and giving thanks and praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.

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Asaph was in charge; under him were Zechariah, Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, who played the musical instruments. Asaph was on percussion.

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Asaph was the chief, Zechariah second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals,

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Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, and Obed-Edom: Jeiel with stringed instruments and harps, but Asaph made music with cymbals;

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Asaph, the leader of this group, sounded the cymbals. His assistants were Zechariah (the second), then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They played the harps and lyres.

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The priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets before the Chest of the Covenant of God at set times through the day.

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and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

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Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests regularly blew the trumpets before the ark of the covenant of God.

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The priests, Benaiah and Jahaziel, played the trumpets regularly before the Ark of God's covenant.

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That was the day that David inaugurated regular worship of praise to GOD, led by Asaph and his company.

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That day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this psalm of thanks to the LORD:

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On that day David first delivered this psalm into the hand of Asaph and his brethren, to thank the LORD:

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That day David gave to Asaph and his fellow Levites this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:

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Thank GOD! Call out his Name! Tell the whole world who he is and what he's done!

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Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

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Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!

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Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

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Sing to him! Play songs for him! Broadcast all his wonders!

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Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

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Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!

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Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles.

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Revel in his holy Name, GOD-seekers, be jubilant!

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Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

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Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!

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Exult in his holy name; O worshipers of the LORD, rejoice!

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Study GOD and his strength, seek his presence day and night;

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Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

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Search for the LORD and for his strength, and keep on searching.

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Remember all the wonders he performed, the miracles and judgments that came out of his mouth.

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Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

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Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,

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Think of the wonderful works he has done, the miracles, and the judgments he handed down,

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Seed of Israel his servant! Children of Jacob, his first choice!

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O descendants of Israel his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones.

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O seed of Israel His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones!

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O children of Israel, God's servant, O descendants of Jacob, God's chosen one.

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He is GOD, our God; wherever you go you come on his judgments and decisions.

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He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.

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He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth.

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He is the LORD our God. His rule is seen throughout the land.

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He keeps his commitments across thousands of generations, the covenant he commanded,

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He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations,

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Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,

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He always stands by his covenant--the commitment he made to a thousand generations.

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The same one he made with Abraham, the very one he swore to Isaac;

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the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac.

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The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac,

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This is the covenant he made with Abraham and the oath he swore to Isaac.

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He posted it in big block letters to Jacob, this eternal covenant with Israel:

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He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

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And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel for an everlasting covenant,

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He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to the people of Israel as a never-ending treaty:

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"I give you the land of Canaan, this is your inheritance;

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"To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit."

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Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan As the allotment of your inheritance,"

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"I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession."

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Even though you're not much to look at, a few straggling strangers."

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When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it,

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When you were few in number, Indeed very few, and strangers in it.

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He said this when they were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.

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They wandered from country to country, camped out in one kingdom after another;

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they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.

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When they went from one nation to another, And from one kingdom to another people,

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They wandered back and forth between nations, from one kingdom to another.

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But he didn't let anyone push them around, he stood up for them against bully-kings:

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He allowed no man to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:

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He permitted no man to do them wrong; Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes,

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Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:

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"Don't you dare touch my anointed ones, don't lay a hand on my prophets."

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"Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm."

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Saying, "Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm."

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"Do not touch these people I have chosen, and do not hurt my prophets."

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Sing to GOD, everyone and everything! Get out his salvation news every day!

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Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

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Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.

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Let the whole earth sing to the LORD! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.

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Publish his glory among the godless nations, his wonders to all races and religions.

1Chr.16.24

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

1Chr.16.24

Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

1Chr.16.24

Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

1Chr.16.25

And why? Because GOD is great--well worth praising! No god or goddess comes close in honor.

1Chr.16.25

For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

1Chr.16.25

For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.

1Chr.16.25

Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be revered above all gods.

1Chr.16.26

All the popular gods are stuff and nonsense, but GOD made the cosmos!

1Chr.16.26

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

1Chr.16.26

For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens.

1Chr.16.26

The gods of other nations are merely idols, but the LORD made the heavens!

1Chr.16.27

Splendor and majesty flow out of him, strength and joy fill his place.

1Chr.16.27

Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place.

1Chr.16.27

Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.

1Chr.16.27

Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty are in his dwelling.

1Chr.16.28

Shout Bravo! to GOD, families of the peoples, in awe of the Glory, in awe of the Strength: Bravo!

1Chr.16.28

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength,

1Chr.16.28

Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength.

1Chr.16.28

O nations of the world, recognize the LORD, recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.

1Chr.16.29

Shout Bravo! to his famous Name, lift high an offering and enter his presence! Stand resplendent in his robes of holiness!

1Chr.16.29

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.

1Chr.16.29

Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!

1Chr.16.29

Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come to worship him. Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor.

1Chr.16.30

God is serious business, take him seriously; he's put the earth in place and it's not moving.

1Chr.16.30

Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

1Chr.16.30

Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved.

1Chr.16.30

Let all the earth tremble before him. The world is firmly established and cannot be shaken.

1Chr.16.31

So let heaven rejoice, let earth be jubilant, and pass the word among the nations, "GOD reigns!"

1Chr.16.31

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"

1Chr.16.31

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns."

1Chr.16.31

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Tell all the nations that the LORD is king.

1Chr.16.32

Let Ocean, all teeming with life, bellow, let Field and all its creatures shake the rafters;

1Chr.16.32

Let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them!

1Chr.16.32

Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it.

1Chr.16.32

Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst forth with joy!

1Chr.16.33

Then the trees in the forest will add their applause to all who are pleased and present before GOD -he's on his way to set things right!

1Chr.16.33

Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.

1Chr.16.33

Then the trees of the woods shall rejoice before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth.

1Chr.16.33

Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise before the LORD! For he is coming to judge the earth.

1Chr.16.34

Give thanks to GODhe is good and his love never quits.

1Chr.16.34

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

1Chr.16.34

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

1Chr.16.34

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

1Chr.16.35

Say, "Save us, Savior God, round us up and get us out of these godless places, So we can give thanks to your holy Name, and bask in your life of praise."

1Chr.16.35

Cry out, "Save us, O God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, that we may glory in your praise."

1Chr.16.35

And say, "Save us, O God of our salvation; Gather us together, and deliver us from the Gentiles, To give thanks to Your holy name, To triumph in Your praise."

1Chr.16.35

Cry out, "Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you."

1Chr.16.36

Blessed be GOD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then everybody said, "Yes! Amen!" and "Praise GOD!" [JC]

1Chr.16.36

Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said "Amen" and "Praise the LORD."

1Chr.16.36

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting! And all the people said, "Amen!" and praised the LORD.

1Chr.16.36

Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And all the people shouted "Amen!" and praised the LORD.

Rom.16.1

Be sure to welcome our friend Phoebe in the way of the Master, with all the generous hospitality we Christians are famous for. I heartily endorse both her and her work. She's a key representative of the church at Cenchrea.

Rom.16.1

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.

Rom.16.1

I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,

Rom.16.1

Our sister Phoebe, a deacon in the church in Cenchrea, will be coming to see you soon.

Rom.16.2

Help her out in whatever she asks. She deserves anything you can do for her. She's helped many a person, including me.

Rom.16.2

I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me.

Rom.16.2

that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.

Rom.16.2

Receive her in the Lord, as one who is worthy of high honor. Help her in every way you can, for she has helped many in their needs, including me.

Rom.16.3

Say hello to Priscilla and Aquila, who have worked hand in hand with me in serving Jesus.

Rom.16.3

Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.

Rom.16.3

Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

Rom.16.3

Greet Priscilla and Aquila. They have been co-workers in my ministry for Christ Jesus.

Rom.16.4

They once put their lives on the line for me. And I'm not the only one grateful to them. All the non-Jewish gatherings of believers also owe them plenty,

Rom.16.4

They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

Rom.16.4

who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

Rom.16.4

In fact, they risked their lives for me. I am not the only one who is thankful to them; so are all the Gentile churches.

Rom.16.5

to say nothing of the church that meets in their house. Hello to my dear friend Epenetus. He was the very first Christian in the province of Asia.

Rom.16.5

Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

Rom.16.5

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ.

Rom.16.5

Please give my greetings to the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epenetus. He was the very first person to become a Christian in the province of Asia.

Rom.16.6

Hello to Mary. What a worker she has turned out to be!

Rom.16.6

Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.

Rom.16.6

Greet Mary, who labored much for us.

Rom.16.6

Give my greetings to Mary, who has worked so hard for your benefit.

Rom.16.7

Hello to my cousins Andronicus and Junias. We once shared a jail cell. They were believers in Christ before I was. Both of them are outstanding leaders.

Rom.16.7

Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.

Rom.16.7

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

Rom.16.7

Then there are Andronicus and Junia, my relatives, who were in prison with me. They are respected among the apostles and became Christians before I did. Please give them my greetings.

Rom.16.8

Hello to Ampliatus, my good friend in the family of God.

Rom.16.8

Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord.

Rom.16.8

Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.

Rom.16.8

Say hello to Ampliatus, whom I love as one of the Lord's own children,

Rom.16.9

Hello to Urbanus, our companion in Christ's work, and my good friend Stachys.

Rom.16.9

Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys.

Rom.16.9

Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.

Rom.16.9

and Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and beloved Stachys.

Rom.16.10

Hello to Apelles, a tried-and-true veteran in following Christ. Hello to the family of Aristobulus.

Rom.16.10

Greet Apelles, tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

Rom.16.10

Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

Rom.16.10

Give my greetings to Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves. And give my best regards to the members of the household of Aristobulus.

Rom.16.11

Hello to my cousin Herodion. Hello to those Christians from the family of Narcissus.

Rom.16.11

Greet Herodion, my relative. Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

Rom.16.11

Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

Rom.16.11

Greet Herodion, my relative. Greet the Christians in the household of Narcissus.

Rom.16.12

Hello to Tryphena and Tryphosa--such diligent women in serving the Master. Hello to Persis, a dear friend and hard worker in Christ.

Rom.16.12

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord.

Rom.16.12

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord.

Rom.16.12

Say hello to Tryphena and Tryphosa, the Lord's workers, and to dear Persis, who has worked so hard for the Lord.

Rom.16.13

Hello to Rufus--a good choice by the Master!-and his mother. She has also been a dear mother to me.

Rom.16.13

Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.

Rom.16.13

Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

Rom.16.13

Greet Rufus, whom the Lord picked out to be his very own; and also his dear mother, who has been a mother to me.

Rom.16.14

Hello to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and also to all of their families.

Rom.16.14

Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the brothers with them.

Rom.16.14

Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them.

Rom.16.14

And please give my greetings to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters who are with them.

Rom.16.15

Hello to Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas--and all the Christians who live with them.

Rom.16.15

Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.

Rom.16.15

Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.

Rom.16.15

Give my greetings to Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and to Olympas and all the other believers who are with them.

Rom.16.16

Holy embraces all around! All the churches of Christ send their warmest greetings!

Rom.16.16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.

Rom.16.16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

Rom.16.16

Greet each other in Christian love. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings.

Rom.16.17

One final word of counsel, friends. Keep a sharp eye out for those who take bits and pieces of the teaching that you learned and then use them to make trouble. Give these people a wide berth.

Rom.16.17

I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

Rom.16.17

Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.

Rom.16.17

And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people's faith by teaching things that are contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.

Rom.16.18

They have no intention of living for our Master Christ. They're only in this for what they can get out of it, and aren't above using pious sweet talk to dupe unsuspecting innocents.

Rom.16.18

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.

Rom.16.18

For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.

Rom.16.18

Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.

Rom.16.19

And so while there has never been any question about your honesty in these matters--I couldn't be more proud of you!-I want you also to be smart, making sure every "good" thing is the real thing. Don't be gullible in regard to smooth-talking evil. Stay alert like this,

Rom.16.19

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

Rom.16.19

For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil.

Rom.16.19

But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to see clearly what is right and to stay innocent of any wrong.

Rom.16.20

and before you know it the God of peace will come down on Satan with both feet, stomping him into the dirt. Enjoy the best of Jesus!

Rom.16.20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Rom.16.20

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Rom.16.20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Rom.16.21

And here are some more greetings from our end. Timothy, my partner in this work, Lucius, and my cousins Jason and Sosipater all said to tell you hello.

Rom.16.21

Timothy, my fellow worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my relatives.

Rom.16.21

Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you.

Rom.16.21

Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives, send you their good wishes.

Rom.16.22

I, Tertius, who wrote this letter at Paul's dictation, send you my personal greetings.

Rom.16.22

I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.

Rom.16.22

I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.

Rom.16.22

I, Tertius, the one who is writing this letter for Paul, send my greetings, too, as a Christian brother.

Rom.16.23

Gaius, who is host here to both me and the whole church, wants to be remembered to you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our good friend Quartus send their greetings.

Rom.16.23

Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings. Erastus, who is the city's director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings.

Rom.16.23

Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother.

Rom.16.23

Gaius says hello to you. I am his guest, and the church meets here in his home. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you his greetings, and so does Quartus, a Christian brother.

Rom.16.24

All of our praise rises to the One who is strong enough to make you strong, exactly as preached in Jesus Christ, precisely as revealed in the mystery kept secret for so long

Rom.16.24

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Rom.16.24

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Rom.16.24

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Rom.16.25

but now an open book through the prophetic Scriptures. All the nations of the world can now know the truth and be brought into obedient belief, carrying out the orders of God, who got all this started, down to the very last letter.

Rom.16.25

Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,

Rom.16.25

Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began

Rom.16.25

God is able to make you strong, just as the Good News says. It is the message about Jesus Christ and his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time.

Rom.16.26

All our praise is focused through Jesus on this incomparably wise God! Yes!

Rom.16.26

but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him--

Rom.16.26

but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith--

Rom.16.26

But now as the prophets foretold and as the eternal God has commanded, this message is made known to all Gentiles everywhere, so that they might believe and obey Christ.

Rom.16.27

to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Rom.16.27

to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Rom.16.27

to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

Rom.16.27

To God, who alone is wise, be the glory forever through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Ps.90.11

Who can make sense of such rage, such anger against the very ones who fear you?

Ps.90.11

Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.

Ps.90.11

Who knows the power of Your anger? For as the fear of You, so is Your wrath.

Ps.90.11

Who can comprehend the power of your anger? Your wrath is as awesome as the fear you deserve.

Ps.90.12

Oh! Teach us to live well! Teach us to live wisely and well!

Ps.90.12

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Ps.90.12

So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Ps.90.12

Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.

Ps.90.13

Come back, GOD-how long do we have to wait?- and treat your servants with kindness for a change.

Ps.90.13

Relent, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants.

Ps.90.13

Return, O LORD! How long? And have compassion on Your servants.

Ps.90.13

O LORD, come back to us! How long will you delay? Take pity on your servants!

Ps.90.14

Surprise us with love at daybreak; then we'll skip and dance all the day long.

Ps.90.14

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

Ps.90.14

Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days!

Ps.90.14

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.

Ps.90.15

Make up for the bad times with some good times; we've seen enough evil to last a lifetime.

Ps.90.15

Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble.

Ps.90.15

Make us glad according to the days in which You have afflicted us, The years in which we have seen evil.

Ps.90.15

Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery! Replace the evil years with good.

Ps.90.16

Let your servants see what you're best at--the ways you rule and bless your children.

Ps.90.16

May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.

Ps.90.16

Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children.

Ps.90.16

Let us see your miracles again; let our children see your glory at work.

Ps.90.17

And let the loveliness of our Lord, our God, rest on us, confirming the work that we do. Oh, yes. Affirm the work that we do!

Ps.90.17

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands.

Ps.90.17

And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.

Ps.90.17

And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!