Psalm 8:1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

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New International Version
For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.

New Living Translation
O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.

English Standard Version
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!

New American Standard Bible
For the music director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, You who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!

NASB 1995
For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!

NASB 1977
O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Thy name in all the earth, Who hast displayed Thy splendor above the heavens!

Legacy Standard Bible
For the choir director. According to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who displays Your splendor above the heavens!

Amplified Bible
To the Chief Musician; set to a Philistine lute [or perhaps to a particular Hittite tune]. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth! You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens.

Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: on the Gittith. † A psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with your majesty.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: on the Gittith. A Davidic psalm. Yahweh, our Lord, how magnificent is Your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with Your majesty.

American Standard Version
For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth, Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! You let your glory be seen in the heavens above.

English Revised Version
For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory upon the heavens.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[For the choir director; on the [gittith]; a psalm by David.] O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! Your glory is sung above the heavens.

Good News Translation
O LORD, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world! Your praise reaches up to the heavens;

International Standard Version
LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! You set your glory above the heavens!

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!

New Heart English Bible
[For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.] LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. You have put your glory upon the heavens.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David. Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens!

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
TO THE OVERSEER. ON THE GITTITH. A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH, our Lord, "" How majestic [is] Your Name in all the earth, "" Who have set Your splendor on the heavens!

Young's Literal Translation
To the Overseer, 'On the Gittith.' A Psalm of David. Jehovah, our Lord, How honourable Thy name in all the earth! Who settest thine honour on the heavens.

Smith's Literal Translation
To the overseer upon the stringed instrument, chanting of David. O Jehovah our Lord, how mighty thy name in all the earth! who will set thy majesty over the heavens.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Unto the end, for the presses: a psalm of David. O Lord our Lord, how admirable is thy name in the whole earth! For thy magnificence is elevated above the heavens.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Unto the end. For the oil and wine presses. A Psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how admirable is your name throughout all the earth! For your magnificence is elevated above the heavens.

New American Bible
For the leader; “upon the gittith.” A psalm of David. [2] O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens

New Revised Standard Version
O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
O LORD, our LORD, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Thou hast set thy glory upon the heavens.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH, our Lord, how glorious is your Name in all the Earth, for you have set your glory above Heaven!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
For the Leader; upon the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How glorious is Thy name in all the earth! Whose majesty is rehearsed above the heavens.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the end, concerning the wine-presses, a Psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is thy name in all the earth! for thy magnificence is exalted above the heavens.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

How Majestic is Your Name!
1For 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. 2From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.…

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Cross References

Matthew 21:16
“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

Hebrews 2:6-8
But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor / and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.

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.

Ephesians 1:20-22
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. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

1 Corinthians 15:27
For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.

Genesis 1:26-28
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. / God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Job 7:17-18
What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him, / that You attend to him every morning, and test him every moment?

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

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.

Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 57:5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

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

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

Psalm 104:1
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.

Treasury of Scripture

O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! who have set your glory above the heavens.

our

Psalm 8:9
O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Psalm 63:1
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

Psalm 145:1
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

how

Psalm 72:17-19
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed…

Psalm 113:2-4
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore…

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

thy

Psalm 36:5
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

Psalm 57:10,11
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds…

Psalm 68:4
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

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Psalm 8

1. God's glory is magnified by his works, and by his love to man

Berean Study Bible

O LORD
The term "LORD" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "Yahweh," which is the personal name of God revealed to Moses in the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal existence and His covenantal relationship with His people. It is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness throughout generations. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the personal and intimate relationship believers have with God, who is both transcendent and immanent.

our Lord
The phrase "our Lord" uses the Hebrew word "Adonai," which means "master" or "sovereign." This acknowledges God's authority and lordship over all creation. It is a declaration of submission and reverence, recognizing that God is not only the Creator but also the ruler of our lives. This dual use of "LORD" and "Lord" emphasizes the personal and communal relationship believers have with God, who is both a personal savior and a sovereign king.

how majestic
The word "majestic" comes from the Hebrew word "’addîr," which conveys a sense of grandeur, excellence, and nobility. It reflects the awe-inspiring nature of God’s character and works. In the context of worship, it calls believers to recognize and proclaim the greatness of God, whose majesty is evident in creation and in His acts of salvation. This inspires a sense of wonder and reverence, encouraging believers to live in a way that honors God's majestic nature.

is Your name
In Hebrew culture, a name is more than a label; it represents the essence and character of a person. "Your name" refers to God's revealed character and attributes. God's name encompasses His holiness, love, justice, and power. The invocation of God's name in worship is a call to remember and celebrate His divine attributes and deeds. For conservative Christians, this underscores the importance of honoring God's name in speech and conduct, reflecting His character in their lives.

in all the earth
This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's majesty. God's glory is not confined to a particular place or people but is evident throughout the entire earth. It speaks to the omnipresence and omnipotence of God, whose influence and authority extend over all creation. This universal recognition of God's majesty calls believers to participate in the mission of making His name known among all nations, fulfilling the Great Commission.

You have set Your glory
The phrase "You have set Your glory" indicates an intentional act of God to display His splendor and honor. The Hebrew word for "glory," "kavod," implies weightiness and significance. God's glory is manifested in creation, in His redemptive acts, and ultimately in the person of Jesus Christ. For believers, this is a call to reflect God's glory in their lives, living as testimonies of His grace and truth.

above the heavens
This expression signifies the transcendence of God's glory, which surpasses even the vastness of the heavens. It points to the infinite nature of God, whose majesty is beyond human comprehension. The heavens, often seen as the highest part of creation, serve as a backdrop to the even greater glory of God. This perspective encourages believers to lift their eyes beyond earthly concerns and to focus on the eternal and divine, fostering a sense of hope and assurance in God's sovereign plan.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(1) O Lord our Lord.--Jehovah our Lord. For the first time in the Book of Psalms the personal feeling is consciously lost sight of in a larger, a national, or possibly human feeling. The poet recognises God's relation to the whole of mankind as to the whole material creation. Thus the hymn appropriately lent itself to the use of the congregation in public worship, though it does not follow that this was the object of its composition.

Excellent.--The LXX. and Vulg., "wonderful." Better, great or exalted.

Who hast set . . .--The. translation of this clause is uncertain. It must be determined by the parallelism, and by the fact that the poet, in Psalm 8:4, merely expands the thought he had before expressed. There is plainly some error in the text since it is ungrammatical. The proposed emendations vary considerably. The ancient versions also disagree. The Authorised Version may be retained, since it meets all the requirements of the context, and is etymologically correct; though, grammatically, Ewald's correction, which also agrees with the Vulg., is preferable, "Thou whose splendour is raised above the heavens." The precise thought in the poet's mind has also been the subject of contention. Some take the clause to refer to the praises raised in Jehovah's honour higher than the heavens, a thought parallel to the preceding clause; others, to the visible glory spread over the sky. Others see an antithesis. God's glory is displayed on earth in His name, His real glory is above the heavens. Probably only a general sense of the majesty of Him "that is higher than the highest" (Ecclesiastes 5:8), and "whom the heaven of heavens cannot contain" (1Kings 8:27), occupied the poet's mind.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 1. - O Lord our Lord. In the original, Jehovah Adoneynu; i.e. "Jehovah, who art our sovereign Lord and Master." As David is here the mouthpiece of humanity, praising God for mercies common to all men, he uses the plural pronoun instead of the singular one. How excellent is thy Name in all the earth! or, "How glorious is thy Name!" (Kay, Cheyne). Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. It is difficult to obtain this sense from the present Hebrew text; but some corruption of the text is suspected.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

For the choirmaster.
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent

According to
עַֽל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Gittith.
הַגִּתִּ֗ית (hag·git·tîṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1665: A musical term of uncertain meaning

A Psalm
מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes

of David.
לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

O LORD,
יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

our Lord,
אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ (’ă·ḏō·nê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

how
מָֽה־ (māh-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

majestic
אַדִּ֣יר (’ad·dîr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 117: Wide, large, powerful

is Your name
שִׁ֭מְךָ (mə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

in all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

You
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

have set
תְּנָ֥ה (tə·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

Your glory
ה֝וֹדְךָ֗ (hō·wḏ·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor

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

the heavens.
הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (haš·šā·mā·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

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