The King James Version Bible

1 Chronicles 16:17-27

  1. And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

  2. Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

  3. When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

  4. And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

  5. He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

  6. Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

  7. Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.

  8. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

  9. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

  10. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

  11. Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.