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Psalm 147:6-8
Common English Bible
Psalm 147:6-8
Common English Bible
6 The Lord helps the poor,
but throws the wicked down on the dirt!
7 Sing to the Lord with thanks;
sing praises to our God with a lyre!
8 God covers the skies with clouds;
God makes rain for the earth;
God makes the mountains sprout green grass.
Psalm 147:6-8
New International Version
Psalm 147:6-8
New International Version
Psalm 147:6-8
King James Version
Psalm 147:6-8
King James Version
6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
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Psalm 147:6-8
English Standard Version
Psalm 147:6-8
English Standard Version
7 (B)Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
make melody to our God on (C)the lyre!
8 He covers the heavens with clouds;
he prepares (D)rain for the earth;
he makes (E)grass grow on the hills.
Footnotes
- Psalm 147:6 Or afflicted
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