105:1 Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 1 , Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.
105:2 Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 2 , Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles.
105:3 Exult in his holy name; O worshipers of the LORD, rejoice!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 3 , Exult in his holy name; O worshipers of the LORD, rejoice!
105:4 Search for the LORD and for his strength, and keep on searching.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 4 , Search for the LORD and for his strength, and keep on searching.
105:5 Think of the wonderful works he has done, the miracles and the judgments he handed down,
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 5 , Think of the wonderful works he has done, the miracles and the judgments he handed down,
105:6 O children of Abraham, God's servant, O descendants of Jacob, God's chosen one.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 6 , O children of Abraham, God's servant, O descendants of Jacob, God's chosen one.
105:7 He is the LORD our God. His rule is seen throughout the land.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 7 , He is the LORD our God. His rule is seen throughout the land.
105:8 He always stands by his covenant-- the commitment he made to a thousand generations.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 8 , He always stands by his covenant-- the commitment he made to a thousand generations.
105:9 This is the covenant he made with Abraham and the oath he swore to Isaac.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 9 , This is the covenant he made with Abraham and the oath he swore to Isaac.
105:10 He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to the people of Israel as a never-ending treaty:
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 10 , He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to the people of Israel as a never-ending treaty:
105:11 'I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 11 , 'I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.'
105:12 He said this when they were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 12 , He said this when they were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.
105:13 They wandered back and forth between nations, from one kingdom to another.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 13 , They wandered back and forth between nations, from one kingdom to another.
105:14 Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 14 , Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:
105:15 'Do not touch these people I have chosen, and do not hurt my prophets.'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 15 , 'Do not touch these people I have chosen, and do not hurt my prophets.'
105:16 He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 16 , He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply.
105:17 Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them-- Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 17 , Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them-- Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
105:18 There in prison, they bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 18 , There in prison, they bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar.
105:19 Until the time came to fulfill his word, the LORD tested Joseph's character.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 19 , Until the time came to fulfill his word, the LORD tested Joseph's character.
105:20 Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 20 , Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door.
105:21 Joseph was put in charge of all the king's household; he became ruler over all the king's possessions.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 21 , Joseph was put in charge of all the king's household; he became ruler over all the king's possessions.
105:22 He could instruct the king's aides as he pleased and teach the king's advisers.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 22 , He could instruct the king's aides as he pleased and teach the king's advisers.
105:23 Then Israel arrived in Egypt; Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 23 , Then Israel arrived in Egypt; Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.
105:24 And the LORD multiplied the people of Israel until they became too mighty for their enemies.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 24 , And the LORD multiplied the people of Israel until they became too mighty for their enemies.
105:25 Then he turned the Egyptians against the Israelites, and they plotted against the LORD's servants.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 25 , Then he turned the Egyptians against the Israelites, and they plotted against the LORD's servants.
105:26 But the LORD sent Moses his servant, along with Aaron, whom he had chosen.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 26 , But the LORD sent Moses his servant, along with Aaron, whom he had chosen.
105:27 They performed miraculous signs among the Egyptians, and miracles in the land of Ham.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 27 , They performed miraculous signs among the Egyptians, and miracles in the land of Ham.
105:28 The LORD blanketed Egypt in darkness, for they had defied his commands to let his people go.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 28 , The LORD blanketed Egypt in darkness, for they had defied his commands to let his people go.
105:29 He turned the nation's water into blood, poisoning all the fish.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 29 , He turned the nation's water into blood, poisoning all the fish.
105:30 Then frogs overran the land; they were found even in the king's private rooms.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 30 , Then frogs overran the land; they were found even in the king's private rooms.
105:31 When he spoke, flies descended on the Egyptians, and gnats swarmed across Egypt.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 31 , When he spoke, flies descended on the Egyptians, and gnats swarmed across Egypt.
105:32 Instead of rain, he sent murderous hail, and flashes of lightning overwhelmed the land.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 32 , Instead of rain, he sent murderous hail, and flashes of lightning overwhelmed the land.
105:33 He ruined their grapevines and fig trees and shattered all the trees.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 33 , He ruined their grapevines and fig trees and shattered all the trees.
105:34 He spoke, and hordes of locusts came-- locusts beyond number.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 34 , He spoke, and hordes of locusts came-- locusts beyond number.
105:35 They ate up everything green in the land, destroying all the crops.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 35 , They ate up everything green in the land, destroying all the crops.
105:36 Then he killed the oldest child in each Egyptian home, the pride and joy of each family.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 36 , Then he killed the oldest child in each Egyptian home, the pride and joy of each family.
105:37 But he brought his people safely out of Egypt, loaded with silver and gold; there were no sick or feeble people among them.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 37 , But he brought his people safely out of Egypt, loaded with silver and gold; there were no sick or feeble people among them.
105:38 Egypt was glad when they were gone, for the dread of them was great.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 38 , Egypt was glad when they were gone, for the dread of them was great.
105:39 The LORD spread out a cloud above them as a covering and gave them a great fire to light the darkness.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 39 , The LORD spread out a cloud above them as a covering and gave them a great fire to light the darkness.
105:40 They asked for meat, and he sent them quail; he gave them manna--bread from heaven.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 40 , They asked for meat, and he sent them quail; he gave them manna--bread from heaven.
105:41 He opened up a rock, and water gushed out to form a river through the dry and barren land.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 41 , He opened up a rock, and water gushed out to form a river through the dry and barren land.
105:42 For he remembered his sacred promise to Abraham his servant.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 42 , For he remembered his sacred promise to Abraham his servant.
105:43 So he brought his people out of Egypt with joy, his chosen ones with rejoicing.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 43 , So he brought his people out of Egypt with joy, his chosen ones with rejoicing.
105:44 He gave his people the lands of pagan nations, and they harvested crops that others had planted.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 44 , He gave his people the lands of pagan nations, and they harvested crops that others had planted.
105:45 All this happened so they would follow his principles and obey his laws. Praise the LORD!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 105 , Verse 45 , All this happened so they would follow his principles and obey his laws. Praise the LORD!
