1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles 16
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1 Chronicles 16 — Scripture text (King James Version)
So they brought , and set it in the midst of the tent that had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. And when had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. And he dealt to every one of , both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. And he appointed certain of the to minister before the of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of : Asaph the chief, and next to him , Jeiel, and , and , and , and , and , and -: and with psalteries and with harps; but made a sound with cymbals; Benaiah also and the priests with trumpets continually before the of God. Then that day delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of and his brethren. Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; O ye seed of his servant, ye children of , his chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. Be ye mindful always of his ; which he commanded to a thousand generations; Even of the which he made with , and of his oath unto ; And hath confirmed the same to for a law, and to for an everlasting , Saying, Unto thee will I give the , the of your inheritance; When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his . Declare his among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD and strength. Give unto the LORD the due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his endureth for ever. And say ye, Save us, O God of our , and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and in thy praise. Blessed be the LORD God of for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. So he left there before the of the LORD and his brethren, to minister before the continually, as every day’s work required: And - with their brethren, threescore and eight; - also the son of and to be porters: And the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the of the LORD in the high place that was at , To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in of the LORD, which he commanded ; And with them and , and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his endureth for ever; And with them and with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of were porters. And all the people departed every man to his house: and returned to bless his house.