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1 Chronicles 16:14-28 Good News Bible (GNB)

14. The Lord is our God;his commands are for all the world.

15. Never forget God's covenant,which he made to last for ever,

16. the covenant he made with Abraham,the promise he made to Isaac.

17. The Lord made a covenant with Jacob,one that will last for ever.

18. “I will give you the land of Canaan,” he said.“It will be your own possession.”

19. God's people were few in number,strangers in the land of Canaan.

20. They wandered from country to country,from one kingdom to another.

21. But God let no one oppress them;to protect them, he warned the kings:

22. “Don't harm my chosen servants;do not touch my prophets.”

23. Sing to the Lord, all the world!Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us.

24. Proclaim his glory to the nations,his mighty deeds to all peoples.

25. The Lord is great and is to be highly praised;he is to be honoured more than all the gods.

26. The gods of all other nations are only idols,but the Lord created the heavens.

27. Glory and majesty surround him,power and joy fill his Temple.

28. Praise the Lord, all people on earth,praise his glory and might.

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