1So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.
2So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.
3And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
4And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
5And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.
6And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.
7¶ And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
8¶ And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
9Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;16.5 with psalteries…: Heb. with instruments of psalteries and harps
10Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;16.5 with psalteries…: Heb. with instruments of psalteries and harps
11Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
12Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
13¶ Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.
14¶ Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.
15Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
16Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
17Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
18Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
19Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
20Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
21Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
22Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
23Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
24Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
25O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
26O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
27He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
28He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
29Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
30Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
31Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;
32Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;
33And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
34And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
35Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;16.18 the lot: Heb. the cord
36Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;16.18 the lot: Heb. the cord
37When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.16.19 few, even: Heb. men of number, etc
38When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.16.19 few, even: Heb. men of number, etc
39And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
40And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
41He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
42He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
43Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
44Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
45Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
46Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
47Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
48Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
49For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
50For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
51For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
52For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
53Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
54Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
55Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
56Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
57Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
58Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
59Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
60Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
61Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.
62Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.
63Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
64Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
65Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.
66Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.
67O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
68O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
69And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
70And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
71Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
72Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
73¶ So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required:
74¶ So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required:
75And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:
76And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:
77And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,
78And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,
79To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;16.40 morning…: Heb. in the morning, and in the evening
80To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;16.40 morning…: Heb. in the morning, and in the evening
81And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;
82And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;
83And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.16.42 porters: Heb. for the gate
84And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.16.42 porters: Heb. for the gate
85And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.
86And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.