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1 Chronicles 16:17-29 Amplified Bible (AMP)

17. He confirmed it as a statute to Jacob, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, [Gen. 35:11, 12.]

18. Saying, To you I will give the land of Canaan, the measured portion of your possession and inheritance.

19. When they were but few, even a very few, and only temporary residents and strangers in it,

20. When they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people,

21. He allowed no man to do them wrong; yes, He reproved kings for their sakes, [Gen. 12:17; 20:3; Exod. 7:15-18.]

22. Saying, Touch not My anointed, and do My prophets no harm. [Gen. 20:7.]

23. Sing to the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day His salvation.

24. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples.

25. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; He also is to be [reverently] feared above all so-called gods.

26. For all the gods of the people are [lifeless] idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

27. Honor and majesty are [found] in His presence; strength and joy are [found] in His sanctuary.

28. Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength,

29. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Bring an offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness and in holy array.

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