1 Chronicles 16:2-32
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 16
2When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3Then he distributed to everyone of Israel, both men and women, to everyone a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a raisin cake.
4He appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the Lord, to celebrate and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:
5Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, with musical instruments, harps, and lyres; also Asaph played loud-sounding cymbals,
6and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
8Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples.
9Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.
10Boast in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be joyful.
11Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.
12Remember His wonderful deeds which He has done, His marvels and the judgments from His mouth,
13 You descendants of Israel His servant, Sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!
14He is the Lord our God; His judgments are in all the earth.
15Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,
16 The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.
17He also confirmed it to Jacob as a statute, To Israel as an everlasting covenant,
18Saying, 'To you I will give the land of Canaan, As the portion of your inheritance.'
19When they were only a few in number, Very few, and strangers in it,
20And they wandered from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people,
21He allowed no one to oppress them, And He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying,
22'Do not touch My anointed ones, And do not harm My prophets.'
23Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day.
24Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.
25For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.
26For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the Lord made the heavens.
27Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.
28Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
29Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Worship the Lord in holy attire.
30Tremble before Him, all the earth; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved.
31 Let the heavens be joyful, and the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns.'
32Let the sea roar, and everything it contains; Let the field rejoice, and everything that is in it.
King James Version
Chapter 16
2And 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. 3And 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. 4And 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: 5Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; 6Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God. 7Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. 11Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. 12Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 13O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 14He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. 15Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; 16Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; 17And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, 18Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; 19When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. 20And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people; 21He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, 22Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 23Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. 24Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. 25For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. 26For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. 27Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. 28Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. 29Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 30Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. 31Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth. 32Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 16
2When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3Then he distributed to each and every Israelite, both men and women, a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.
4David appointed some of the Levites to be ministers before the ark of the Lord, to celebrate the Lord God of Israel, and to give thanks and praise to him.
5Asaph was the chief and Zechariah was second to him. Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel played the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals
6and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.
8Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples.
9Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!
10Honor his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
11Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
12Remember the wondrous works he has done, his wonders, and the judgments he has pronounced,
13you offspring of Israel his servant, Jacob’s descendants—his chosen ones.
14He is the Lord our God; his judgments govern the whole earth.
15Remember his covenant forever— the promise he ordained for a thousand generations,
16the covenant he made with Abraham, swore to Isaac,
17and confirmed to Jacob as a decree, and to Israel as a permanent covenant:
18"I will give the land of Canaan to you as your inherited portion."
19When they were few in number, very few indeed, and resident aliens in Canaan
20wandering from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another,
21he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their behalf:
22"Do not touch my anointed ones or harm my prophets."
23Let the whole earth sing to the Lord. Proclaim his salvation from day to day.
24Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.
25For the Lord is great and highly praised; he is feared above all gods.
26For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
27Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.
28Ascribe to the Lord, families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
29Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness;
30let the whole earth tremble before him. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken.
31Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
32Let the sea and all that fills it resound; let the fields and everything in them exult.
New Living Translation
Chapter 16
2When he had finished his sacrifices, David blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3Then he gave to every man and woman in all Israel a loaf of bread, a cake of dates, and a cake of raisins.
4David appointed the following Levites to lead the people in worship before the Ark of the Lord — to invoke his blessings, to give thanks, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel.
5Asaph, the leader of this group, sounded the cymbals. Second to him was Zechariah, followed by Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They played the harps and lyres.
6The priests, Benaiah and Jahaziel, played the trumpets regularly before the Ark of God’s Covenant.
8Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.
9Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.
10Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
11Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.
12Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given,
13you children of his servant Israel, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.
14He is the Lord our God. His justice is seen throughout the land.
15Remember his covenant forever — the commitment he made to a thousand generations.
16This is the covenant he made with Abraham and the oath he swore to Isaac.
17He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, and to the people of Israel as a never-ending covenant:
18'I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.'
19He said this when you were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.
20They wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:
22'Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.'
23Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
24Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
25Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
26The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens!
27Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling.
28O nations of the world, recognize the Lord, recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.
29Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.
30Let all the earth tremble before him. The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.
English Standard Version
Chapter 16
2And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord 3and distributed to all Israel, both men and women, to each a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins.
4Then he appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the Lord, to invoke, to thank, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel.
5Asaph was the chief, and second to him were Zechariah, Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, who were to play harps and lyres; Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
6and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.
7Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the Lord by Asaph and his brothers.
8 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
9Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
10Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
12 Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered,
13O offspring of Israel his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!
14He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
15Remember his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,
16the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac,
17which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
18saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, as your portion for an inheritance."
19When you were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it,
20wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people,
21he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their account,
22saying, "Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!"
23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day.
24Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
25For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be feared above all gods.
26For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
27Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.
28Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
29Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
30tremble before him, all the earth; yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
32 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!
New International Version
Chapter 16
2After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each Israelite man and woman.
4He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to extol, thank, and praise the Lord, the God of Israel:
5Asaph was the chief, and next to him in rank were Zechariah, then Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
6and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.
8Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
9Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
10Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
11Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
12Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,
13you his servants, the descendants of Israel, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.
14He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
15He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations,
16the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac.
17He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
18"To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit."
19When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it,
20they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:
22"Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm."
23Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
24Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
25For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
26For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
27Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
28Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
29Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
New King James Version
Chapter 16
2And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3Then he distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a cake of raisins.
4And he appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to commemorate, to thank, and to praise the Lord God of Israel:
5Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, and Obed-Edom: Jeiel with stringed instruments and harps, but Asaph made music with cymbals;
6Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests regularly blew the trumpets before the ark of the covenant of God.
8 Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!
9Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!
10Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord!
11Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!
12Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,
13O seed of Israel His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones!
14He is the Lord our God; His judgments are in all the earth.
15Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,
16 The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac,
17And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel for an everlasting covenant,
18Saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan As the allotment of your inheritance,”
19When you were few in number, Indeed very few, and strangers in it.
20When they went from one nation to another, And from one kingdom to another people,
21He permitted no man to do them wrong; Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes,
22 Saying, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.”
23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.
24Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
25For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.
26For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the Lord made the heavens.
27Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.
28Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Give to the Lord glory and strength.
29Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!
30Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved.
31Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”
32Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it.
