Psalm 108:5
New International Version
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

New Living Translation
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.

English Standard Version
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!

Berean Standard Bible
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

King James Bible
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;

New King James Version
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth;

New American Standard Bible
Be exalted above the heavens, God, And may Your glory be above all the earth.

NASB 1995
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.

NASB 1977
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Thy glory above all the earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Be exalted above the heavens, O God, And Your glory above all the earth.

Amplified Bible
Be exalted [in majesty], O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.

Christian Standard Bible
God, be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over the whole earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God, be exalted above the heavens, and let Your glory be over the whole earth.

American Standard Version
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.

Contemporary English Version
Our God, may you be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.

English Revised Version
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.

Good News Translation
Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.

International Standard Version
May you be exalted above the heavens, God, and your glory be over all the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

NET Bible
Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

New Heart English Bible
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;

World English Bible
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Be exalted above the heavens, O God, "" And Your glory above all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation
Be Thou exalted above the heavens, O God, And above all the earth Thy honour.

Smith's Literal Translation
Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God: and over all the earth, thy glory;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Be exalted, O God, beyond the heavens, and your glory, beyond all the earth,

New American Bible
Appear on high over the heavens, God; your glory above all the earth.

New Revised Standard Version
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Be lifted up above Heaven, oh God, and let your honor be above all the earth!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; And Thy glory be above all the earth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Kingdom Blessing
4For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. 6Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.…

Cross References
Psalm 57:11
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

Psalm 113:4
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Psalm 113:5
Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?

Psalm 8:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Habakkuk 3:3
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Isaiah 12:4
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.

Ephesians 1:20-21
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 5:12-13
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!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

John 12:28
Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”


Treasury of Scripture

Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: and your glory above all the earth;

be thou

Psalm 8:1
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Psalm 21:13
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalm 57:5,11
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth…

thy glory

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

Isaiah 6:3
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Matthew 6:9,10,13
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name…

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Be exalted
The phrase "Be exalted" is a call for God to be lifted high in honor and reverence. The Hebrew root word here is "רוּם" (rum), which means to rise or to be lofty. This expression is a plea for God's supreme authority and majesty to be recognized universally. In the context of ancient Israel, exalting God was central to worship, acknowledging His sovereignty over all creation. This call to exaltation is not just a personal prayer but a communal one, inviting all of creation to recognize God's unparalleled greatness.

O God
The term "O God" refers to "אֱלֹהִים" (Elohim) in Hebrew, a plural form that denotes the fullness and majesty of God. This name for God emphasizes His power and might, often used in contexts that highlight His creative and governing authority. In the historical context of the Psalms, invoking Elohim is a reminder of God's covenantal relationship with Israel, His chosen people, and His role as the ultimate judge and ruler of the universe.

above the heavens
The phrase "above the heavens" signifies God's transcendence and supreme position over all creation. The Hebrew word for heavens, "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim), refers to the sky or the celestial realm. By stating that God is above the heavens, the psalmist acknowledges that God's majesty surpasses even the vastness of the universe. This imagery would resonate with ancient audiences who viewed the heavens as the highest and most mysterious part of creation, thus emphasizing God's incomprehensible greatness.

and let Your glory
"Your glory" refers to "כָּבוֹד" (kavod) in Hebrew, which means weightiness or splendor. God's glory is His manifest presence and the visible expression of His divine attributes. In the biblical narrative, God's glory is often associated with His presence in the tabernacle or temple, signifying His holiness and the honor due to Him. The psalmist's desire for God's glory to be evident reflects a longing for God's presence to be recognized and revered throughout the earth.

cover the earth
The phrase "cover the earth" uses the Hebrew word "כָּסָה" (kasah), meaning to cover or conceal. This imagery suggests a complete and pervasive presence, where God's glory is not limited to a specific location but is spread across the entire world. Historically, this reflects the hope and prophetic vision that God's reign and righteousness would extend beyond Israel to all nations, fulfilling the promise that all the earth would be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14).

Verse 5. - Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. Absolutely identical with Psalm 57:11.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Be exalted,
ר֣וּמָה (rū·māh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

O God,
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

above
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the heavens,
שָׁמַ֣יִם (šā·ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and let Your glory
כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

cover
וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the earth.
הָאָ֣רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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