Psalm 138:5

Translations

Modern

They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

Traditional

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

Literal

And they will sing of the ways of YHWH: For great is the glory of YHWH!

Latin

Et cantent in viis Domini, quoniam magna est gloria Domini;

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English

They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

Notes

Psalms 138:4–5

As the Lord's glory fills the earth, people must willingly submit to him. Every king (compare Psalm 2) will join in praise when they learn the Lord's ways of truth and love.

Psalms 138:1–8

In this wisdom psalm, the Lord is presented as the God of gods. He rescued his people and has a perfect plan for them as individuals. The nations will join Israel in glorifying God.

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 21:5
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”
Revelation 7:12
…saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Revelation 5:12–14
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
Isaiah 6:1–3
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
Revelation 19:1
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
John 17:1
When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.
Exodus 33:18–19
Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.”
Isaiah 66:10–14
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,
Isaiah 52:7–10
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

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