New International Version A psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. New Living Translation Honor the LORD, you heavenly beings; honor the LORD for his glory and strength. English Standard Version Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Berean Standard Bible A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Berean Literal Bible A Psalm of David. Ascribe to YHWH, O sons of the mighty ones. Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength. King James Bible A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. New King James Version A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, Give unto the LORD glory and strength. New American Standard Bible A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. NASB 1995 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. NASB 1977 Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Legacy Standard Bible A Psalm of David. Ascribe to Yahweh, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. Amplified Bible A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Berean Annotated Bible A Psalm of David (beloved). Ascribe to the LORD {YHWH}, O heavenly beings (sons of God), ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Christian Standard Bible A psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic psalm. Ascribe to Yahweh, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. American Standard Version A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength. Contemporary English Version All you angels in heaven, honor the glory and power of the LORD! English Revised Version A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye sons of the mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A psalm by David.] Give to the LORD, you heavenly beings. Give to the LORD glory and power. Good News Translation Praise the LORD, you heavenly beings; praise his glory and power. International Standard Version Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings; ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. NET Bible A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD's majesty and power! New Heart English Bible [A Psalm by David.] Ascribe to the LORD, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Webster's Bible Translation A Psalm of David. Give to the LORD, O ye mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. World English Bible A Psalm by David. Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA PSALM OF DAVID. Ascribe to YHWH, you sons of the mighty, "" Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength. Berean Literal Bible A Psalm of David. Ascribe to YHWH, O sons of the mighty ones. Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength. Young's Literal Translation A Psalm of David. Ascribe to Jehovah, ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe to Jehovah honour and strength. Smith's Literal Translation Chanting of David. Give to Jehovah, ye sons of God, give to Jehovah glory and strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A psalm of David. Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and might; New Revised Standard Version Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBRING unto the LORD the offspring of rams; bring unto the LORD glory and honour. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Bring the offspring of rams to LORD JEHOVAH; bring to LORD JEHOVAH glory and honor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto the LORD, O ye sons of might, Ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David on the occasion of the solemn assembly of the Tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, ye sons of God, bring to the Lord young rams; bring to the Lord glory and honour. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Ascribe Glory to the LORD1A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.… Cross References A Psalm of David. Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. Ascribe to the LORD, 1 Chronicles 16:28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Psalm 68:34 Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies. Deuteronomy 32:3 For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God! O heavenly beings, Psalm 89:6 For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? Job 1:6 One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. Job 38:7 while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Psalm 96:7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; 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.” Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. 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!” Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Treasury of Scripture Give to the LORD, O you mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength. Give Psalm 2:10-12 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… Psalm 68:31-34 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God… Psalm 96:7-9 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength… mighty [heb. Jump to Previous Ascribe Beings David Glory Gods Heavenly Honour Mighty Ones Psalm StrengthJump to Next Ascribe Beings David Glory Gods Heavenly Honour Mighty Ones Psalm StrengthPsalm 29 1. David exhorts princes to give glory to God3. by reason of is power 11. and protection of his people A Psalm of David. David wrote this psalm as Israel’s shepherd-king, directing attention away from human power to the sovereign rule of God. Psa 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD… Ascribe to the LORD, All creation is called to acknowledge what belongs to the covenant God of Israel: honor, authority, and praise. 1Ch 16:28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations,… O heavenly beings, The angelic hosts before God’s throne are summoned to recognize His supremacy. Psa 89:6 For who in the skies can compare with the LORD?… ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. God alone possesses perfect majesty and irresistible power, displayed in His rule over heaven, earth, and all nations. Psa 96:7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and self-existent nature. The verse calls for recognition of His glory and strength. 2. Heavenly Beings Often understood as angels or celestial beings, these are called to acknowledge God's majesty. The Hebrew term "bene elim" can be translated as "sons of the mighty" or "heavenly beings," indicating those who dwell in the divine realm. 3. David (Author) Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm reflects his deep understanding of God's majesty and power, often expressed through nature and divine acts. Teaching Points Recognizing God's SovereigntyWe are called to acknowledge God's supreme power and authority in our lives, just as the heavenly beings are called to do. Worship as a Response to God's Glory Worship is not just a ritual but a response to the recognition of God's inherent glory and strength. Our lives should reflect this worship in all we do. The Role of Creation in Declaring God's Glory Just as the heavenly beings are called to ascribe glory to God, all of creation, including humanity, is designed to reflect and declare His majesty. The Importance of Reverence Understanding the majesty and power of God should lead us to a posture of reverence and awe in our daily walk with Him. Engaging with the Heavenly Perspective By aligning our worship with that of the heavenly beings, we gain a greater understanding of God's eternal nature and His work in the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 29:1?2. How can we "ascribe to the LORD" in our daily worship practices? 3. What does "mighty ones" in Psalm 29:1 teach about God's authority? 4. How does Psalm 29:1 connect with Revelation 4:11 on God's glory? 5. In what ways can we "ascribe glory" to God in our community? 6. How does recognizing God's strength in Psalm 29:1 impact our faith journey? 7. What does "ascribe to the LORD" mean in Psalm 29:1? 8. How does Psalm 29:1 reflect the nature of God? 9. Why are "heavenly beings" mentioned in Psalm 29:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 29? (1) Ye mighty.--Heb., bene-elim. Literally, sons of gods (not sons of God, since elim is never used by itself like Elohim for God). If, however, which is possible, it is used in a general sense for beings of supernatural power, but inferior to God, the expression bene-elim for angels would be intelligible, i.e., for angels (comp. Job 1:6; Isaiah 6:3) in the widest sense as ministers of God, and so including the lightning and storm. (Comp. Psalm 104:4.) The poet calls on the grand forces of nature themselves to offer praise to their Divine Master, for the glory which they have been commissioned to reveal. It is they who at the beginning and end alike of the psalm sing the praises of Him, who summoned them to speak to men in His name, and make His voice to be heard. The Prayer Book version, "bring young rams," comes from the LXX. and Vulg. The reading probably arose from a marginal gloss. It is the reading of five MSS. of Kennicott and five of De Rossi.Verse 1. - Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty; literally, ye sons of the mighty. It is disputed who are meant. Most commentators suggest the holy angels (Rosenmuller, Hengstenberg, 'Speaker's Commentary,' ' Four Friends,' Professor Alexander, Cheyne, etc.); but some think the heathen (Michaelis, Kay); and others, the mighty ones of the earth generally (Koster), to be meant. Give unto the Lord glory and strength; i.e. praise his Name, ascribe to him glory and strength and every other excellency. Psalm 29:1 opens with David summoning heaven itself to declare what is unchangeably true: the LORD alone possesses supreme glory and strength. Our role is to join that angelic anthem, deliberately crediting every ounce of majesty and might to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Psalmמִזְמ֗וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Ascribe הָב֣וּ (hā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come to the LORD, לַֽ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel O heavenly beings, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son ascribe הָב֥וּ (hā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come to the LORD לַ֝יהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel glory כָּב֥וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness and strength. וָעֹֽז׃ (wā·‘ōz) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might Additonal Resources Psalm 29:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 29:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 29:1 Bible.com Psalm 29:1 NIV |
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