Psalms 106

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[1]The Psalmist exhorteth to praise God for his goodness: [4]he prayeth to share in his people's joy: [6]he rehearseth Israel's rebellions, and God's mercies: [47]he concludeth with a prayer and blessing.

1. Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

3. Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

4. Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;

5. That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

6. We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.

7. Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.

8. Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

9. He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.

10. And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

11. And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.

12. Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

13. They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:

14. But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.

15. And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

16. They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.

17. The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.

18. And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.

19. They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image.

20. Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.

21. They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

22. Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

23. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

24. Yea, they despised the pleas-ant land, they believed not his word:

25. But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.

26. Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

27. To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.

28. They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.

29. Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.

30. Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.

31. And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.

32. They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:

33. Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.

34. They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:

35. But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.

36. And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.

37. Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,

38. And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.

39. Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.

40. Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

41. And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.

42. Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.

43. Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

44. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

45. And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

46. He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.

47. Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.

48. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea. Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known. He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left. Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD. The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass. They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them. Yea, they despised the pleas-ant land, they believed not his word: But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD. Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands. They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead. Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them. Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore. They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions. Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance. And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them. Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand. Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives. Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

NKJV

1. Praise the Lord!
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.

2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?
Who can declare all His praise?

3. Blessed are those who keep justice,
And he who does righteousness at all times!

4. Remember me, O Lord, with the favor You have toward Your people.
Oh, visit me with Your salvation,

5. That I may see the benefit of Your chosen ones,
That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation,
That I may glory with Your inheritance.

6. We have sinned with our fathers,
We have committed iniquity,
We have done wickedly.

7. Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders;
They did not remember the multitude of Your mercies,
But rebelled by the sea—the Red Sea.

8. Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake,
That He might make His mighty power known.

9. He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it dried up;
So He led them through the depths,
As through the wilderness.

10. He saved them from the hand of him who hated them,
And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

11. The waters covered their enemies;
There was not one of them left.

12. Then they believed His words;
They sang His praise.

13. They soon forgot His works;
They did not wait for His counsel,

14. But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness,
And tested God in the desert.

15. And He gave them their request,
But sent leanness into their soul.

16. When they envied Moses in the camp,
And Aaron the saint of the Lord,

17. The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan,
And covered the faction of Abiram.

18. A fire was kindled in their company;
The flame burned up the wicked.

19. They made a calf in Horeb,
And worshiped the molded image.

20. Thus they changed their glory
Into the image of an ox that eats grass.

21. They forgot God their Savior,
Who had done great things in Egypt,

22. Wondrous works in the land of Ham,
Awesome things by the Red Sea.

23. Therefore He said that He would destroy them,
Had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach,
To turn away His wrath, lest He destroy them.

24. Then they despised the pleasant land;
They did not believe His word,

25. But complained in their tents,
And did not heed the voice of the Lord.

26. Therefore He raised His hand in an oath against them,
To overthrow them in the wilderness,

27. To overthrow their descendants among the nations,
And to scatter them in the lands.

28. They joined themselves also to Baal of Peor,
And ate sacrifices made to the dead.

29. Thus they provoked Him to anger with their deeds,
And the plague broke out among them.

30. Then Phinehas stood up and intervened,
And the plague was stopped.

31. And that was accounted to him for righteousness
To all generations forevermore.

32. They angered Him also at the waters of strife,
So that it went ill with Moses on account of them;

33. Because they rebelled against His Spirit,
So that he spoke rashly with his lips.

34. They did not destroy the peoples,
Concerning whom the Lord had commanded them,

35. But they mingled with the Gentiles
And learned their works;

36. They served their idols,
Which became a snare to them.

37. They even sacrificed their sons
And their daughters to demons,

38. And shed innocent blood,
The blood of their sons and daughters,
Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan;
And the land was polluted with blood.

39. Thus they were defiled by their own works,
And played the harlot by their own deeds.

40. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against His people,
So that He abhorred His own inheritance.

41. And He gave them into the hand of the Gentiles,
And those who hated them ruled over them.

42. Their enemies also oppressed them,
And they were brought into subjection under their hand.

43. Many times He delivered them;
But they rebelled in their counsel,
And were brought low for their iniquity.

44. Nevertheless He regarded their affliction,
When He heard their cry;

45. And for their sake He remembered His covenant,
And relented according to the multitude of His mercies.

46. He also made them to be pitied
By all those who carried them away captive.

47. Save us, O Lord our God,
And gather us from among the Gentiles,
To give thanks to Your holy name,
To triumph in Your praise.

48. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
From everlasting to everlasting!
And let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?
Who can declare all His praise? Blessed are those who keep justice,
And he who does righteousness at all times! Remember me, O Lord, with the favor You have toward Your people.
Oh, visit me with Your salvation, That I may see the benefit of Your chosen ones,
That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation,
That I may glory with Your inheritance. We have sinned with our fathers,
We have committed iniquity,
We have done wickedly. Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders;
They did not remember the multitude of Your mercies,
But rebelled by the sea—the Red Sea. Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake,
That He might make His mighty power known. He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it dried up;
So He led them through the depths,
As through the wilderness. He saved them from the hand of him who hated them,
And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. The waters covered their enemies;
There was not one of them left. Then they believed His words;
They sang His praise. They soon forgot His works;
They did not wait for His counsel, But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness,
And tested God in the desert. And He gave them their request,
But sent leanness into their soul. When they envied Moses in the camp,
And Aaron the saint of the Lord, The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan,
And covered the faction of Abiram. A fire was kindled in their company;
The flame burned up the wicked. They made a calf in Horeb,
And worshiped the molded image. Thus they changed their glory
Into the image of an ox that eats grass. They forgot God their Savior,
Who had done great things in Egypt, Wondrous works in the land of Ham,
Awesome things by the Red Sea. Therefore He said that He would destroy them,
Had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach,
To turn away His wrath, lest He destroy them. Then they despised the pleasant land;
They did not believe His word, But complained in their tents,
And did not heed the voice of the Lord. Therefore He raised His hand in an oath against them,
To overthrow them in the wilderness, To overthrow their descendants among the nations,
And to scatter them in the lands. They joined themselves also to Baal of Peor,
And ate sacrifices made to the dead. Thus they provoked Him to anger with their deeds,
And the plague broke out among them. Then Phinehas stood up and intervened,
And the plague was stopped. And that was accounted to him for righteousness
To all generations forevermore. They angered Him also at the waters of strife,
So that it went ill with Moses on account of them; Because they rebelled against His Spirit,
So that he spoke rashly with his lips. They did not destroy the peoples,
Concerning whom the Lord had commanded them, But they mingled with the Gentiles
And learned their works; They served their idols,
Which became a snare to them. They even sacrificed their sons
And their daughters to demons, And shed innocent blood,
The blood of their sons and daughters,
Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan;
And the land was polluted with blood. Thus they were defiled by their own works,
And played the harlot by their own deeds. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against His people,
So that He abhorred His own inheritance. And He gave them into the hand of the Gentiles,
And those who hated them ruled over them. Their enemies also oppressed them,
And they were brought into subjection under their hand. Many times He delivered them;
But they rebelled in their counsel,
And were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless He regarded their affliction,
When He heard their cry; And for their sake He remembered His covenant,
And relented according to the multitude of His mercies. He also made them to be pitied
By all those who carried them away captive. Save us, O Lord our God,
And gather us from among the Gentiles,
To give thanks to Your holy name,
To triumph in Your praise. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
From everlasting to everlasting!
And let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the Lord!

Metrical version

Psalm 106

C.M. Dunfermline

Give praise and thanks unto the LORD,
for bountiful is he;
His tender mercy doth endure
unto eternity.

GOD's mighty works who can express?
or show forth all his praise?
Blessed are they that judgment keep,
and justly do always.

Remember me, LORD, with that love
which thou to thine dost bear;
With thy salvation, O my God,
to visit me draw near:

That I thy chosen's good may see,
and in their joy rejoice;
And may with thine inheritance
triumph with cheerful voice.

We with our fathers sinned have,
and of iniquity
Too long we have the workers been;
we have done wickedly.

The wonders great, which thou, O Lord,
didst work in Egypt land,
Our fathers, though they saw, yet them
they did not understand:

And they thy mercies' multitude
kept not in memory;
But at the sea, ev'n the Red Sea,
provoked him grievously.

Nevertheless he saved them,
ev'n for his own name's sake;
That so he might to be well known
his mighty power make.

When he the Red Sea did rebuke,
then dried up it was:
Through depths, as through the wilderness,
he safely made them pass.

From hands of those that hated them
he did his people save;
And from the en'my's cruel hand
to them redemption gave.

The waters overwhelmed their foes;
not one was left alive.
Then they believed his word, and praise
to him in songs did give.

But soon did they his mighty works
forget unthankfully,
And on his counsel and his will
did not wait patiently;

But much did lust in wilderness,
and God in desert tempt.
He gave them what they sought, but to
their soul he leanness sent.

And against Moses in the camp
their envy did appear;
At Aaron they, the saint of GOD,
envious also were.

Therefore the earth did open wide,
and Dathan did devour,
And all Abiram's company
did cover in that hour.

Likewise among their company
a fire was kindled then;
And so the hot consuming flame
burnt up these wicked men.

Upon the hill of Horeb they
an idol-calf did frame,
A molten image they did make,
and worshipped the same.

And thus their glory, and their God,
most vainly changed they
Into the likeness of an ox
that eateth grass or hay.

They did forget the mighty God,
that had their saviour been,
By whom such great things brought to pass
they had in Egypt seen.

In Ham's land he did wondrous works,
things terrible did he,
When he his mighty hand and arm
stretched out at the Red Sea.

Then said he, He would them destroy,
had not, his wrath to stay,
His chosen Moses stood in breach,
that them he should not slay.

Yea, they despised the pleasant land,
believed not his word:
But in their tents they murmured,
not heark'ning to the LORD.

Therefore in desert them to slay
he lifted up his hand:
'Mong nations to o'erthrow their seed,
and scatter in each land.

They unto Baal-peor did
themselves associate;
The sacrifices of the dead
they did profanely eat.

Thus, by their lewd inventions,
they did provoke his ire;
And then upon them suddenly
the plague brake in as fire.

Then Phin'has rose, and justice did,
and so the plague did cease;
That to all ages counted was
to him for righteousness.

And at the waters, where they strove,
they did him angry make,
In such sort, that it fared ill
with Moses for their sake:

Because they there his spirit meek
provoked bitterly,
So that he uttered with his lips
words unadvisedly.

Nor, as the LORD commanded them,
did they the nations slay:
But with the heathen mingled were,
and learned of them their way.

And they their idols served, which did
a snare unto them turn.
Their sons and daughters they to devils
in sacrifice did burn.

In their own children's guiltless blood
their hands they did imbrue,
Whom to Canaan's idols they
for sacrifices slew:

So was the land defiled with blood.
They stained with their own way,
And with their own inventions
a whoring they did stray.

Against his people kindled was
the wrath of GOD therefore,
Insomuch that he did his own
inheritance abhor.

He gave them to the heathen's hand;
their foes did them command.
Their en'mies them oppressed, they were
made subject to their hand.

He many times delivered them;
but with their counsel so
They him provoked, that for their sin
they were brought very low.

Yet their affliction he beheld,
when he did hear their cry:
And he for them his covenant
did call to memory;

After his mercies' multitude
he did repent: And made
Them to be pitied of all those
who did them captive lead.

O LORD our God, us save, and gather
the heathen from among,
That we thy holy name may praise
in a triumphant song.

Blessed be JEHOVAH, Isr'el's God,
to all eternity:
Let all the people say, Amen.
Praise to the LORD give ye.