Holman Christian Standard Bible

1 Chronicles 16:8-19 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

8. Give thanks to Yahweh; call on His name;proclaim His deeds among the peoples.

9. Sing to Him; sing praise to Him;tell about all His wonderful works!

10. Honor His holy name;let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.

11. Search for the Lord and for His strength;seek His face always.

12. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced,

13. you offspring of Israel His servant,Jacob’s descendants — His chosen ones.

14. He is the Lord our God;His judgments govern the whole earth.

15. Remember His covenant forever —the promise He ordained for a thousand generations,

16. the covenant He made with Abraham,swore to Isaac,

17. and confirmed to Jacob as a decree,and to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

18. “I will give the land of Canaan to youas your inherited portion.”

19. When they were few in number,very few indeed, and temporary residents in Canaan