Declare his glory among the nations, and his marvelous works among all the peoples.
Parallel translations
- KJV Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
- BSB Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
- NKJV Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
- NASB Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.
- NLT Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
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Quick answer
Declare His glory among the nations and His wonders among all peoples. God's greatness is to be made known worldwide.
Overview
The psalm commands that God's glory and marvelous deeds be proclaimed to every nation, not hidden within Israel. God desires the worship of all peoples. This missionary vision is fulfilled in the church's calling to take the knowledge of God's glory, seen in Christ, to the ends of the earth.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Isa 12:2–6Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”
- Ps 22:27All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to Yahweh. All the relatives of the nations shall worship before you.
- Dan 4:1–3Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all the peoples, nations, and languages, who dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you.
- 2 Kgs 19:19Now therefore, Yahweh our God, save us, I beg you, out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, Yahweh, are God alone.”
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