Psalms 97:6

What does Psalms 97:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 97:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The heavens declared His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His honour.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

With long trumpets, and sound of cornet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

Context

v.5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

v.6This passage

v.7Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 50:6

    And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; For God is judge himself. [Selah

  • Psalms 89:5

    And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

  • Habakkuk 2:14

    For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.

  • 2 Samuel 22:47

    Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,

  • Isaiah 6:3

    And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is Jehovah of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

  • Isaiah 40:5

    and the glory of Jehovah shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

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