King James Bible | King James Bible |
1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. | 1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; | 2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; |
3And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. | 3And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. |
4They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. | 4They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. |
5Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. | 5Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. |
6Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. | 6Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. |
7And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. | 7And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. |
8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! | 8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. | 9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. |
10Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; | 10Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; |
11Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High: | 11Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High: |
12Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help. | 12Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help. |
13Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. | 13Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. |
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. | 14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. |
15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! | 15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. | 16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. |
17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. | 17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. |
18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. | 18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. |
19Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. | 19Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. |
20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. | 20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. |
21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! | 21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. | 22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. |
23They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; | 23They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; |
24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. | 24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. |
25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. | 25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. |
26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. | 26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. |
27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end. | 27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end. |
28Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. | 28Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. |
29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. | 29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. |
30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. | 30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. |
31Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! | 31Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. | 32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. |
33He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; | 33He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; |
34A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. | 34A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. |
35He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. | 35He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. |
36And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; | 36And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; |
37And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. | 37And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. |
38He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. | 38He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. |
39Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. | 39Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. |
40He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. | 40He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. |
41Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock. | 41Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock. |
42The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. | 42The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. |
43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. | 43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. |
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