| English Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! | 1Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, His praise in the assembly of the godly. |
| 2Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! | 2Let Israel celebrate its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. |
| 3Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre! | 3Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and lyre. |
| 4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. | 4For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation. |
| 5Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds. | 5Let the godly celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. |
| 6Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, | 6Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, |
| 7to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, | 7inflicting vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, |
| 8to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, | 8binding their kings with chains and their dignitaries with iron shackles, |
| 9to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the LORD! | 9carrying out the judgment decreed against them. This honor is for all His godly people. Hallelujah! |
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