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Monday, July 21st, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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New Century Version
1 Chronicles 29:20
Then David said to all the people who were gathered, "Praise the Lord your God." So they all praised the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and they bowed to the ground to give honor to the Lord and the king.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then David said to the whole assembly, “Blessed be the Lord your God.” So the whole assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors. They knelt low and paid homage to the Lord and the king.
Then David said to the whole assembly, “Blessed be the Lord your God.” So the whole assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors. They knelt low and paid homage to the Lord and the king.
Hebrew Names Version
David said to all the assembly, Now bless the LORD your God. All the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and the king.
David said to all the assembly, Now bless the LORD your God. All the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and the king.
King James Version
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord , and the king.
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord , and the king.
English Standard Version
Then David said to all the assembly, "Bless the Lord your God." And all the assembly blessed the Lord , the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and paid homage to the Lord and to the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Bless the Lord your God." And all the assembly blessed the Lord , the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and paid homage to the Lord and to the king.
New English Translation
David told the entire assembly: "Praise the Lord your God!" So the entire assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors; they bowed down and stretched out flat on the ground before the Lord and the king.
David told the entire assembly: "Praise the Lord your God!" So the entire assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors; they bowed down and stretched out flat on the ground before the Lord and the king.
Amplified Bible
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless (praise, thank) the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down and honored the LORD and the king [as His earthly representative].
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless (praise, thank) the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down and honored the LORD and the king [as His earthly representative].
New American Standard Bible
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and the king.
World English Bible
David said to all the assembly, Now bless Yahweh your God. All the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshiped Yahweh, and the king.
David said to all the assembly, Now bless Yahweh your God. All the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshiped Yahweh, and the king.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Dauid said to all the Congregation, Now blesse the Lord your God. And all the Congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heads, and worshipped the Lord and the King.
And Dauid said to all the Congregation, Now blesse the Lord your God. And all the Congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heads, and worshipped the Lord and the King.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless Yahweh your God." And all the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed low and prostrated themselves to Yahweh and to the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless Yahweh your God." And all the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed low and prostrated themselves to Yahweh and to the king.
Berean Standard Bible
Then David said to the whole assembly, "Praise the LORD your God." So the whole assembly praised the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.
Then David said to the whole assembly, "Praise the LORD your God." So the whole assembly praised the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.
Contemporary English Version
David then said to the people, "Now it's your turn to praise the Lord , the God your ancestors worshiped!" So everyone praised the Lord , and they bowed down to honor him and David their king.
David then said to the people, "Now it's your turn to praise the Lord , the God your ancestors worshiped!" So everyone praised the Lord , and they bowed down to honor him and David their king.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then David said to all the community, "Now bless Adonai your God." All the community blessed Adonai , the God of their ancestors, bowing their heads and prostrating themselves before Adonai and before the king.
Then David said to all the community, "Now bless Adonai your God." All the community blessed Adonai , the God of their ancestors, bowing their heads and prostrating themselves before Adonai and before the king.
Darby Translation
And David said to all the congregation, Bless now Jehovah your God. And all the congregation blessed Jehovah the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and did homage to Jehovah and the king.
And David said to all the congregation, Bless now Jehovah your God. And all the congregation blessed Jehovah the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and did homage to Jehovah and the king.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then David said to all the group of people gathered together, "Now give praise to the Lord your God." So all the people gave praise to the Lord God, the God their ancestors worshiped. They bowed to the ground to give honor to the Lord and to the king.
Then David said to all the group of people gathered together, "Now give praise to the Lord your God." So all the people gave praise to the Lord God, the God their ancestors worshiped. They bowed to the ground to give honor to the Lord and to the king.
George Lamsa Translation
Then David said to all the people of Israel, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the people blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down and worshipped the LORD, and they also blessed King David.
Then David said to all the people of Israel, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the people blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down and worshipped the LORD, and they also blessed King David.
Good News Translation
Then David commanded the people, "Praise the Lord your God!" And the whole assembly praised the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and they bowed low and gave honor to the Lord and also to the king.
Then David commanded the people, "Praise the Lord your God!" And the whole assembly praised the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and they bowed low and gave honor to the Lord and also to the king.
Lexham English Bible
And David said to all the assembly, "Bless Yahweh your God!" And all the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their ancestors. And they bowed down and prostrated themselves before Yahweh and the king.
And David said to all the assembly, "Bless Yahweh your God!" And all the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their ancestors. And they bowed down and prostrated themselves before Yahweh and the king.
Literal Translation
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless Jehovah your God. And all the congregation blessed Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and worshiped Jehovah, and bowed to the king.
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless Jehovah your God. And all the congregation blessed Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and worshiped Jehovah, and bowed to the king.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Dauid sayde vnto the whole cogregacion: O prayse the LORDE yor God. And all the cogregacion praysed ye LORDE God of their fathers, & bowed them selues, & worshipped the LORDE & then the kynge,
And Dauid sayde vnto the whole cogregacion: O prayse the LORDE yor God. And all the cogregacion praysed ye LORDE God of their fathers, & bowed them selues, & worshipped the LORDE & then the kynge,
American Standard Version
And David said to all the assembly, Now bless Jehovah your God. And all the assembly blessed Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped Jehovah, and the king.
And David said to all the assembly, Now bless Jehovah your God. And all the assembly blessed Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped Jehovah, and the king.
Bible in Basic English
And David said to all the people, Now give praise to the Lord your God. And all the people gave praise to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with bent heads worshipping the Lord and the king.
And David said to all the people, Now give praise to the Lord your God. And all the people gave praise to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with bent heads worshipping the Lord and the king.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid saide to all the congregation: Now blesse the Lorde your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lorde God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heades, and worshipped the Lorde and the king.
And Dauid saide to all the congregation: Now blesse the Lorde your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lorde God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heades, and worshipped the Lorde and the king.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And David said to all the congregation: 'Now bless the LORD your God.' And all the congregation blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and prostrated themselves before the LORD, and before the king.
And David said to all the congregation: 'Now bless the LORD your God.' And all the congregation blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and prostrated themselves before the LORD, and before the king.
King James Version (1611)
And Dauid said to all the Congregation: Nowe blesse the Lord your God. And all the Congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heads, and worshipped the Lord, and the King.
And Dauid said to all the Congregation: Nowe blesse the Lord your God. And all the Congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heads, and worshipped the Lord, and the King.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David said to the whole congregation, Bless ye the Lord our God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and they bowed the knee and worshipped the Lord, and did obeisance to the king.
And David said to the whole congregation, Bless ye the Lord our God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and they bowed the knee and worshipped the Lord, and did obeisance to the king.
English Revised Version
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Dauid comaundide to al the chirche, Blesse ye `oure Lord God. And al the chirche blesside the Lord God of her fadris, and thei bowiden hem silf, and worschipiden God, aftirward the kyng.
Forsothe Dauid comaundide to al the chirche, Blesse ye `oure Lord God. And al the chirche blesside the Lord God of her fadris, and thei bowiden hem silf, and worschipiden God, aftirward the kyng.
Update Bible Version
And David said to all the assembly, Now bless Yahweh your God. And all the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshiped Yahweh, and the king.
And David said to all the assembly, Now bless Yahweh your God. And all the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshiped Yahweh, and the king.
Webster's Bible Translation
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and the king.
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and the king.
New King James Version
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless the LORD your God." So all the assembly blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the LORD and the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless the LORD your God." So all the assembly blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the LORD and the king.
New Living Translation
Then David said to the whole assembly, "Give praise to the Lord your God!" And the entire assembly praised the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and they bowed low and knelt before the Lord and the king.
Then David said to the whole assembly, "Give praise to the Lord your God!" And the entire assembly praised the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and they bowed low and knelt before the Lord and the king.
New Life Bible
Then David said to all the people, "Now praise the Lord your God." And all the people gave praise to the Lord, the God of their fathers. They bowed low to the ground before the Lord and the king.
Then David said to all the people, "Now praise the Lord your God." And all the people gave praise to the Lord, the God of their fathers. They bowed low to the ground before the Lord and the king.
New Revised Standard
Then David said to the whole assembly, "Bless the Lord your God." And all the assembly blessed the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the Lord and the king.
Then David said to the whole assembly, "Bless the Lord your God." And all the assembly blessed the Lord , the God of their ancestors, and bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the Lord and the king.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said David, unto all the convocation, Bless, I beseech you, Yahweh your God. So all the convocation blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and did bend their heads and bow themselves down unto Yahweh, and unto the king;
Then said David, unto all the convocation, Bless, I beseech you, Yahweh your God. So all the convocation blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and did bend their heads and bow themselves down unto Yahweh, and unto the king;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David commanded all the assembly: Bless ye the Lord our God. And all the assembly blessed the Lord the God of their fathers: and they bowed themselves and worshipped God, and then the king.
And David commanded all the assembly: Bless ye the Lord our God. And all the assembly blessed the Lord the God of their fathers: and they bowed themselves and worshipped God, and then the king.
Revised Standard Version
Then David said to all the assembly, "Bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and did obeisance to the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and did obeisance to the king.
Young's Literal Translation
And David saith to all the assembly, `Bless, I pray you, Jehovah your God;' and all the assembly bless Jehovah, God of their fathers, and bow and do obeisance to Jehovah, and to the king.
And David saith to all the assembly, `Bless, I pray you, Jehovah your God;' and all the assembly bless Jehovah, God of their fathers, and bow and do obeisance to Jehovah, and to the king.
THE MESSAGE
David then addressed the congregation: "Bless God , your God!" And they did it, blessed God , the God of their ancestors, and worshiped reverently in the presence of God and the king.
David then addressed the congregation: "Bless God , your God!" And they did it, blessed God , the God of their ancestors, and worshiped reverently in the presence of God and the king.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed low and did homage to the LORD and to the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed low and did homage to the LORD and to the king.
Contextual Overview
10 David praised the Lord in front of all the people who were gathered. He said: "We praise you, Lord , God of our father Israel. We praise you forever and ever. 11 Lord , you are great and powerful. You have glory, victory, and honor. Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to you. The kingdom belongs to you, Lord ; you are the ruler over everything. 12 Riches and honor come from you. You rule everything. You have the power and strength to make anyone great and strong. 13 Now, our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name. 14 "These things did not really come from me and my people. Everything comes from you; we have given you back what you gave us. 15 We are like foreigners and strangers, as our ancestors were. Our time on earth is like a shadow. There is no hope. 16 Lord our God, we have gathered all this to build your Temple for worship to you. But everything has come from you; everything belongs to you. 17 I know, my God, that you test people's hearts. You are happy when people do what is right. I was happy to give all these things, and I gave with an honest heart. Your people gathered here are happy to give to you, and I rejoice to see their giving. 18 Lord , you are the God of our ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Make your people want to serve you always, and make them want to obey you. 19 Give my son Solomon a desire to serve you. Help him always obey your commands, laws, and rules. Help him build the Temple for which I have prepared."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Now bless: 1 Chronicles 16:36, 2 Chronicles 20:21, Psalms 134:2, Psalms 135:19-21, Psalms 145:1 - Psalms 146:2, Psalms 148:13, 14-150:6
bowed down: Genesis 24:26, Genesis 24:48, Exodus 4:31, Psalms 29:1, Psalms 29:2, Psalms 95:6
worshipped: Exodus 14:31, 1 Samuel 12:18, Proverbs 24:21, 1 Peter 2:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:52 - worshipped Exodus 12:27 - bowed Joshua 22:33 - blessed 1 Kings 1:48 - Blessed 1 Kings 8:15 - Blessed 1 Chronicles 29:10 - David blessed 2 Chronicles 2:12 - Huram 2 Chronicles 6:4 - Blessed 2 Chronicles 6:14 - O Lord God 2 Chronicles 7:3 - they bowed 2 Chronicles 9:8 - Blessed 2 Chronicles 29:29 - bowed themselves Nehemiah 8:6 - blessed Nehemiah 9:5 - bless Psalms 34:3 - let us Psalms 47:6 - to God Psalms 72:18 - Blessed Psalms 86:12 - praise Psalms 96:2 - bless Psalms 100:4 - be thankful Psalms 105:1 - Give Proverbs 28:12 - righteous Ezekiel 46:10 - General Daniel 2:20 - Blessed Malachi 3:4 - as Luke 1:68 - Blessed Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed Colossians 1:12 - Giving James 3:9 - bless 1 Peter 1:3 - Blessed Revelation 4:10 - worship
Cross-References
Genesis 24:67
Then Isaac brought Rebekah into the tent of Sarah, his mother, and she became his wife. Isaac loved her very much, and so he was comforted after his mother's death.
Then Isaac brought Rebekah into the tent of Sarah, his mother, and she became his wife. Isaac loved her very much, and so he was comforted after his mother's death.
Genesis 29:6
Then Jacob asked, "How is he?" They answered, "He is well. Look, his daughter Rachel is coming now with his sheep."
Then Jacob asked, "How is he?" They answered, "He is well. Look, his daughter Rachel is coming now with his sheep."
Genesis 29:7
Jacob said, "But look, it is still the middle of the day. It is not time for the sheep to be gathered for the night, so give them water and let them go back into the pasture."
Jacob said, "But look, it is still the middle of the day. It is not time for the sheep to be gathered for the night, so give them water and let them go back into the pasture."
Genesis 30:26
Give me my wives and my children and let me go. I have earned them by working for you, and you know that I have served you well."
Give me my wives and my children and let me go. I have earned them by working for you, and you know that I have served you well."
Hosea 12:12
Your ancestor Jacob fled to Northwest Mesopotamia where he worked to get a wife; he tended sheep to pay for her.
Your ancestor Jacob fled to Northwest Mesopotamia where he worked to get a wife; he tended sheep to pay for her.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Love patiently accepts all things. It always trusts, always hopes, and always endures.
Love patiently accepts all things. It always trusts, always hopes, and always endures.
2 Corinthians 5:14
The love of Christ controls us, because we know that One died for all, so all have died.
The love of Christ controls us, because we know that One died for all, so all have died.
Ephesians 5:2
Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.
Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And David said to all the congregation,.... Consisting of princes, captains, and officers, 1 Chronicles 28:1
now bless the Lord your God; as he had done, for putting it into the power of their hands, and into their hearts, to do what they had:
and all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers; some one as the mouth of the rest put up a thanksgiving to God, as David directed, to which they all assented, and in which they all joined:
and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord and the king; the one with religious worship, the other with civil; the Syriac and Arabic versions more plainly distinguish, "they worshipped the Lord, and blessed David the king"; though some think Solomon, now made king, is meant.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Worshipped the Lord, and the king - The same outward signs of reverence were accorded by the customs of the Jews (as of the Oriental nations generally) to God and to their monarchs (see 1 Kings 1:31). But the application of the terms to both in the same passage, which occurs nowhere in Scripture but here, is thought to indicate a time when a long servitude under despotic lords had orientalized menâs mode of speech.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 29:20. Worshipped the Lord, and the king. — They did reverence to God as the supreme Ruler, and to the king as his deputy.
