Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 135:5-16 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. The Lord is much greaterthan any other god.

6. He does as he choosesin heaven and on earthand deep in the sea.

7. The Lord makes the clouds risefrom far across the earth,and he makes lightningto go with the rain.Then from his secret placehe sends out the wind.

8. The Lord killed the firstbornof people and animalsin the land of Egypt.

9. God used miracles and wondersto fight the king of Egyptand all his officials.

10. He destroyed many nationsand killed powerful kings,

11. including King Sihonof the Amoritesand King Og of Bashan.He conquered every kingdomin the land of Canaan

12. and gave their propertyto his people Israel.

13. The name of the Lordwill be remembered for ever,and he will be famousfor all time to come.

14. The Lord will bring justiceand show mercy to allwho serve him.

15. Idols of silver and goldare made and worshippedin other nations.

16. They have a mouth and eyes,but they can't speak or see.