Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.
2 “When I choose a time,
I will judge fairly.

Cross References

Psalm 57:1

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Davidic Miktam. When he fled before Saul into the cave.Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,
for I take refuge in You.
I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings
until danger passes.

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is near all who call out to Him,
all who call out to Him with integrity.

Exodus 23:21

Be attentive to him and listen to his voice. Do not defy him, because he will not forgive your acts of rebellion, for My name is in him.

Exodus 34:6-7

Then the Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed:

Yahweh—Yahweh is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in faithful love and truth,

Deuteronomy 4:7

For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to Him?

Deuteronomy 4:33-34

Has a people heard God’s voice speaking from the fire as you have, and lived?

Psalm 44:1

For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah.God, we have heard with our ears—
our ancestors have told us—
the work You accomplished in their days,
in days long ago:

Psalm 58:1

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Davidic Miktam.Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones?
Do you judge people fairly?

Psalm 76:1

For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.God is known in Judah;
His name is great in Israel.

Psalm 138:2

I will bow down toward Your holy temple
and give thanks to Your name
for Your constant love and truth.
You have exalted Your name
and Your promise above everything else.

Jeremiah 10:6

Yahweh, there is no one like You.
You are great;
Your name is great in power.

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