Contemporary English Version Anglicised

1 Chronicles 16:26-37 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

26. Other nations worship idols,but the Lord createdthe heavens.

27. Give honour and praiseto the Lord,whose power and beautyfill his holy temple.”

28. Tell everyone of every nation,“Praise the glorious powerof the Lord.

29. He is wonderful! Praise himand bring an offeringinto his temple.Worship the Lord,majestic and holy.

30. Everyone on earth, now tremble!”The world stands firm,never to be shaken.

31. Tell the heavens and the earthto be glad and celebrate!And announce to the nations,“The Lord is King!”

32. Command the ocean to roarwith all its creaturesand the fields to rejoicewith all their crops.

33. Then every tree in the forestwill sing joyful songsto the Lord.He is coming to judgeall people on earth.

34. Praise the Lordbecause he is good to us,and his love never fails.

35. Say to him, “Save us, Lord God!Bring us backfrom among the nations.Let us celebrate and shoutin praise of your holy name.

36. Lord God of Israel,you deserve to be praisedfor ever and ever.”After David finished, the people shouted, “Amen! Praise the Lord!”

37. David chose Asaph and the Levites in his clan to be in charge of the daily worship at the place where the sacred chest was kept.