Psalms 66:2

What does Psalms 66:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 66:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Make a song in honour of his name: give praise and glory to him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Praise ye the honour of His name, Make ye honourable His praise.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Sing forth the glory of his name, make his praise glorious;

Context

v.1Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth:

v.2This passage

v.3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 42:12

    Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands.

  • Isaiah 12:4

    And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.

  • Psalms 72:18

    Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things:

  • Psalms 106:2

    Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?

  • Psalms 107:15

    Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  • 1 Chronicles 29:10

    Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the assembly; and David said, Blessed be thou, O Jehovah, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

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