Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Parallel translations
- WEB Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
- BSB Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- NKJV Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Give to the Lord glory and strength.
- NASB ¶Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
- NLT O nations of the world, recognize the Lord; recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.
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Quick answer
Ascribe to the LORD, all families of nations, glory and strength. Every people group is called to give God the honor He is due.
Overview
Echoing Psalm 29, the psalmist summons the nations to render to God the glory and strength that are His. This universal call envisions all peoples acknowledging the LORD. It anticipates the day when a multitude from every nation will ascribe glory to God and the Lamb (Revelation 7:9-10; Psalm 29:1-2).
Cross-references & the web
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- Rev 19:1And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
- Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
- Rev 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- 1 Chr 29:11–13Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
- Rev 7:12Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
- Ps 22:27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
- Jude 1:24–25Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
- Ps 29:1–2Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
- Rev 5:13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
- Ps 68:32–34Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
- Ps 67:3–4Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
- Rev 14:7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
- Rev 19:6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
- 1 Pet 5:11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- Rom 15:9–10And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
- Ps 66:1–2Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
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