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33 Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy before the Lord,
for he comes to judge the earth!
34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good
and his loyal love endures.[a]
35 Say this prayer:[b] “Deliver us, O God who delivers us!
Gather us! Rescue us from the nations!
Then we will give thanks[c] to your holy name,
and boast about your praiseworthy deeds.”[d]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 16:34 tn Or “is eternal.”
  2. 1 Chronicles 16:35 tn The words “this prayer” are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
  3. 1 Chronicles 16:35 tn Heb “to give thanks.” The infinitive construct indicates result after the imperative.
  4. 1 Chronicles 16:35 tn Heb “to boast in your praise.”

33 Let the trees(A) of the forest sing,
    let them sing for joy before the Lord,
    for he comes to judge(B) the earth.

34 Give thanks(C) to the Lord, for he is good;(D)
    his love endures forever.(E)
35 Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;(F)
    gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
    and glory in your praise.”

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