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Psalm 29

Psalm 29:1

Ascribe Glory to the LORD · Psalm 29:1–11
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Translations

Modern
A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Traditional
A Psalm of David. Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Literal
A Psalm of David. Ascribe to YHWH, O sons of the mighty ones. Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength.
Latin
Psalmus David, in consummatione tabernaculi. Afferte Domino, filii Dei, afferte Domino filios arietum.

Original

Hebrew
English
A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Notes

Psalms 29:1–2

  • The psalmist issues a call to honor the Lord for his power (see Psalm 96:7–8).

  • O heavenly beings: Angels or deities who, some believed, held special powers. The psalmist did not believe in other gods but called on people who thought they were real to look to the Lord as the only God.

Psalms 29:1–11

This nature hymn in praise of the Creator declares that the Lord holds all power over nature. God uses the same unsurpassed strength to care for his people.

Theme notes and profiles

David The Creator-King The Son of God

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Glory Music Psalms, Book of Sea Son of God

Topics

Praise for God's Attributes Psalms: Praise for God's Attributes Select Readings: The Glory of God