September 2020

PIHOP Scripture Focus

Psalm 98 Ephesians 1:17-20 (Apostolic Prayer) Daniel 2:20-23

Psalm 98

ESV

1. Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for Him. 2 The Lord has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered His steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! 5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!

7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! 8 Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together 9 before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.


NKJV

1 Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. 2 The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises. 5 Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of a psalm, 6 with trumpets and the sound of a horn; Shout joyfully before the Lord, the King.

7 Let the sea roar, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell in it; 8 Let the rivers clap their hands; Let the hills be joyful together 9 before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, and the peoples with equity.


NIV

1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him. 2 The Lord has made His salvation known and revealed His righteousness to the nations. 3 He has remembered His love and His faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; 5 make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, 6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—shout for joy before the Lord, the King.

7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; 9 let them sing before the Lord, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.


NLT

1 Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power! 2 The Lord has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation! 3 He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel. The ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

4 Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! 5 Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, 6 with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn. Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King!

7 Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands in glee! Let the hills sing out their songs of joy 9 before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.


TPT

1 Go ahead—sing your brand-new song to the Lord! He is famous for His miracles and marvels, for He is victorious through His mighty power and holy strength. 2 Everyone knows how God has saved us, for He has displayed His justice throughout history. 3 He never forgets to show us His love and faithfulness. How kind He has been to Israel! All the nations know how He stands behind His people and how He saves His own.

4 So go ahead, everyone, and shout out your praises with joy! Break out of the box and let loose with the most joyous sound of praise! 5 Sing your melody of praise to the Lord and make music like never before! 6 Blow those trumpets and shofars! Shout with joyous triumph before King Yahweh!

7 Let the ocean’s waves join in the chorus with their roaring praise until everyone everywhere shouts out in unison, “Glory to the Lord!” 8 Let the rivers and streams clap with applause as the mountains rise in a standing ovation to join the mighty choir of exaltation. 9 Look! Here He comes! The Lord and judge of all the earth! He’s coming to make things right and to do it fair and square. And everyone will see that He does all things well!


The Message (MSG)

1 Sing to God a brand-new song. He’s made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right. 2 God made history with salvation, He showed the world what He could do.

3 He remembered to love us, a bonus to His dear family, Israel—indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look—God’s work of salvation! 4 Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band! 5 Round up an orchestra to play for God, add on a hundred-voice choir. 6 Feature trumpets and big trombones, fill the air with praises to King God.

7 Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, with everything living on earth joining in. 8 Let ocean breakers call out, “Encore!” And mountains harmonize the finale—9 a tribute to God when He comes, when He comes to set the earth right. He’ll straighten out the whole world, He’ll put the world right, and everyone in it.


ICB (Children's Bible)

1 Sing to the Lord a new song because He has done miracles. By his right hand and holy arm He has won the victory. 2 The Lord has told about His power to save. He has shown the other nations his victory for His people. 3 He has remembered His love and His loyalty to the people of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen God’s power to save.

4 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Burst into songs and praise. 5 Make music to the Lord with harps, with harps and the sound of singing. 6 Blow the trumpets and the sheep’s horns. Shout for joy to the Lord the King.

7 Let the sea and everything in it shout. Let the world and everyone on it sing. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing together for joy. 9 Let them sing before the Lord because He is coming to judge the world. He will judge the world fairly. He will judge the nations with fairness.


NIrV (Children's Bible)

1 Sing a new song to the Lord. He has done wonderful things. By the power of his right hand and His holy arm He has saved His people.2 The Lord has made known His power to save. He has shown the nations that He does what is right.

3 He has shown his faithful love to the people of Israel. People from one end of the earth to the other have seen that our God has saved us. 4 Shout for joy to the Lord, everyone on earth. Burst into joyful songs and make music. 5 Make music to the Lord with the harp. Sing and make music with the harp. 6 Blow the trumpets. Give a blast on the ram’s horn. Shout for joy to the Lord. He is the King.

7 Let the ocean and everything in it roar. Let the world and all who live in it shout. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing together with joy. 9 Let them sing to the Lord, because He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the nations of the world in keeping with what is right and fair.

Ephesians 1:17-19

ESV

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places.


NKJV

...do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places


NIV

17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms


NLT

I pray for you constantly, 17 God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. 18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.


TPT

17 I pray that the Father of glory, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, would impart to you the riches of the Spirit of wisdom and the Spirit of revelation to know him through your deepening intimacy with him. 18 I pray that the light of God will illuminate the eyes of your imagination, flooding you with light, until you experience the full revelation of the hope of his calling—that is, the wealth of God’s glorious inheritances that he finds in us, his holy ones! 19 I pray that you will continually experience the immeasurable greatness of God’s power made available to you through faith. Then your lives will be an advertisement of this immense power as it works through you! This is the mighty power 20 that was released when God raised Christ from the dead and exalted him to the place of highest honor and supreme authority in the heavenly realm!


The Message (MSG)

17 I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, 18 your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, 19 grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him—endless energy, boundless strength! 20 All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule.


ICB (Children's Bible)

17 I always pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ—to the glorious Father. I pray that he will give you a spirit that will make you wise in the knowledge of God—the knowledge that he has shown you. 18 I pray that you will have greater understanding in your heart. Then you will know the hope that God has chosen to give us. I pray that you will know that the blessings God has promised his holy people are rich and glorious. 19 And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength 20 God used to raise Christ from death and put him at his right side in heaven.


NIrV (Children's Bible)

17 I pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the glorious Father. I keep asking him to give you the wisdom and understanding that come from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know God better. 18 I pray that you may understand more clearly. Then you will know the hope God has chosen you to receive. You will know that what God will give his holy people is rich and glorious. 19 And you will know God’s great power. It can’t be compared with anything else. His power works for us who believe. It is the same mighty strength 20 God showed. He showed this when he raised Christ from the dead. God seated him at his right hand in his heavenly kingdom.

Daniel 2:20-23

ESV

21 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. 21 He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; 22 he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

23 To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter.”


NKJV

20 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. 21 And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. 22 He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.

23 “I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made known to us the king’s demand.”


NIV

20 and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. 21 He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

23 I thank and praise You, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of You, You have made known to us the dream of the king.”

NLT

20 He said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for He has all wisdom and power. 21 He controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. 22 He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light.

23 I thank and praise You, God of my ancestors, for You have given me wisdom and strength. You have told me what we asked of You and revealed to us what the king demanded.”


EASY (ERV)

20 He said, “Praise God’s name forever and ever! Power and wisdom belong to him. 21 He changes the times and seasons. He gives power to kings, and He takes their power away. He gives wisdom to people, so they become wise. He lets people learn things and become wise. 22 He knows hidden secrets that are hard to understand. Light lives with him, so he knows what is in the dark and secret places.

23 God of my ancestors, I thank You and praise You. You gave me wisdom and power. You told us what we asked for. You told us about the king’s dream.”


The Message (MSG)

20 Daniel blessed the God of heaven, saying, “Blessed be the name of God, forever and ever. He knows all, does all: 21 He changes the seasons and guides history, He raises up kings and also brings them down, He provides both intelligence and discernment, 22 He opens up the depths, tells secrets, sees in the dark—light spills out of him!

23 God of all my ancestors, all thanks! all praise! You made me wise and strong. And now you’ve shown us what we asked for. You’ve solved the king’s mystery.”


ICB (Children's Bible)

20 Daniel said: “Praise God forever and ever. He has wisdom and power. 21 He changes the times and seasons of the year. He takes away the power of kings. And he gives their power to new kings. He gives wisdom to people so they become wise. And he helps people learn and know things. 22 He makes known secrets that are deep and hidden. He knows what is hidden in darkness, and light lives with him.

23 I thank you and praise you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and power. You told me what we asked of you. You told us about the king’s dream.”


NIrV (Children's Bible)

20 He said, “May God be praised for ever and ever! He is wise and powerful. 21 He changes times and seasons. He removes some kings from power. He causes other kings to rule. The wisdom of those who are wise comes from him. He gives knowledge to those who have understanding. 22 He explains deep and hidden things. He knows what happens in the darkest places. And where He is, everything is light.

23 God of my people of long ago, I thank and praise You. You have given me wisdom and power. You have made known to me what we asked You for. You have shown us the king’s dream.”