Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

We have given thanks unto thee, O God, we have given thanks, And, in calling upon thy Name, men have recounted thy wonders.

New American Standard Bible

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song.
We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks,
For Your name is near;
Men declare Your wondrous works.

King James Version

{To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.} Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

Holman Bible

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song.We give thanks to You, God;
we give thanks to You, for Your name is near.
People tell about Your wonderful works.

International Standard Version

We praise you, God! We praise you your presence draws near as we declare your wonderful deeds.

A Conservative Version

We give thanks to thee, O God. We give thanks, for thy name is near. Men tell of thy wondrous works.

American Standard Version

We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.

Amplified

We give thanks and praise to You, O God, we give thanks,
For Your [wonderful works declare that Your] name is near;
People declare Your wonders.

Bible in Basic English

To you, O God, we give praise, to you we give praise: and those who give honour to your name make clear your works of power.

Darby Translation

{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' A Psalm of Asaph: a Song.} Unto thee we give thanks, O God, we give thanks; and thy name is near: thy marvellous works declare it.

Julia Smith Translation

:To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy: chanting to Asaph a song. We confessed to thee, O God, we confessed: and thy name is near, thy wonders recounted.

King James 2000

[To the Chief Musician, altaschith. A Psalm or Song of Asaph.] Unto you, O God, do we give thanks, unto you do we give thanks: for that your name is near, your wondrous works declare.

Lexham Expanded Bible

We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, and your name is near. Your wonderful deeds are told.

Modern King James verseion

To the Chief Musician. Do not destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. To You, O God, we have given thanks, to You we have given thanks; for Your name is near, Your wonderful works declared.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

{To the Chanter, Destroy Not, a Psalm and song of Asaph} Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks; yea, unto thee do we give thanks. Thy Name also is so nigh; and that do thy wondrous works declare.

NET Bible

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.

New Heart English Bible

We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

Webster

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. To thee, O God, do we give thanks, to thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works declare.

World English Bible

We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

Youngs Literal Translation

To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not.' -- A Psalm of Asaph. -- A Song. We have given thanks to Thee, O God, We have given thanks, and near is Thy name, They have recounted Thy wonders.

Context Readings

God Judges The Wicked

1 We have given thanks unto thee, O God, we have given thanks, And, in calling upon thy Name, men have recounted thy wonders. 2 Surely I will take a set time, - I, with equity, will judge:

Cross References

Psalm 57:1

Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge, - And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.

Psalm 145:18

Near is Yahweh to all who call upon him, - to all them who call upon him in faithfulness.

Exodus 23:21

Take thou heed of his presence, and hearken to his voice - do not vex him,-for he will not pardon your transgression, for, my name, is within him.

Exodus 34:6-7

So Yahweh passed before him, and proclaimed, - Yahweh, Yahweh, A God of compassion and favour, - Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and faithfulness:

Deuteronomy 4:7

For what great nation is there which hath gods nigh unto it, - like Yahweh our God, whensoever we have cried out unto him.

Deuteronomy 4:33-34

Did a people ever hear the voice of a god speaking out of the midst of fire, as, thou, didst hear, and yet live?

Psalm 44:1

O God! with our own ears, have we heard, Our fathers, have recounted to us, - The work thou didst work, In their day, In the days of aforetime:

Psalm 58:1

Are ye, indeed, silent when righteousness, ye should speak? When, with equity, ye should judge, O ye sons of men?

Psalm 76:1

God is, known in Judah, In Israel, great is his Name;

Psalm 138:2

I will bow down towards thy holy temple, and thank thy Name, for thy lovingkindness and for thy faithfulness, For thou hast magnified, above all thy Name, thy word!

Jeremiah 10:6

None, there is, like unto thee, O Yahweh, - Great, art, thou, And, great, is thy Name, for might.

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