Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever.
- KJV Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
- NKJV Let those who fear the Lord now say, “His mercy endures forever.”
- NASB Let those who fear the Lord say, “His mercy is everlasting.”
- NLT Let all who fear the Lord repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
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Quick answer
Let all who fear the Lord declare that his loving kindness endures forever. It matters because everyone who reveres God is welcomed into his praise.
Overview
The call broadens to all God-fearers, likely including believing Gentiles, completing the threefold invitation to praise. Reverent faith, not nationality, qualifies one to join the chorus. This foreshadows the gathering of all who fear God from every nation to praise him through Christ.
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