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1 Chronicles 16:12-29 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

12. Remember the amazing things he has done. Remember his miracles and his fair decisions.

13. The people of Israel are his servants. The descendants of Jacob are his chosen people.

14. The Lord is our God. He rules the whole world.

15. Remember his agreement forever, the promise he gave that will never end.

16. Remember the agreement he made with Abraham Remember his promise to Isaac.

17. He gave it as a law for Jacob, as an agreement with Israel that will last forever.

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

19. At the time God said this, there were only a few of his people, and they were strangers there.

20. They traveled around from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.

21. But the Lord did not let anyone mistreat them. He warned kings not to harm them.

22. He said, “Don’t hurt my chosen people. Don’t hurt my prophets.”

23. Let the whole world sing to the Lord! Tell the good news every day about how he saves us.

24. Tell all the nations how wonderful he is! Tell people everywhere about the amazing things he does.

25. The Lord is great and worthy of praise. He is more awesome than any of the “gods.”

26. All the “gods” in other nations are nothing but statues, but the Lord made the heavens!

27. He lives in the presence of glory and honor. His Temple is a place of power and joy.

28. Praise the Lord, all people of every nation; praise the Lord’S glory and power!

29. Give the Lord praise worthy of his glory. Come into his presence with your offerings. Worship the Lord in all his holy beauty.

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