Psalms 96:5
For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but LORD made the heavens.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
In Context
4For great is LORD, and greatly to be praised. He is to be feared above all gods.
6Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Cross References
Psalms 8:4what is man that thou remember him? And the son of man that thou succor him?
Psalms 115:15Blessed are ye of LORD who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 135:18Those who make them shall be like them, yea, everyone who trusts in them.
Isaiah 42:5Thus says God, LORD, he who created the heavens, and stretched them forth, he who spread abroad the earth and that which comes out of it, he who gives breath to the people upon it, and spirit to those who walk in it,
Isaiah 46:1Bel bows down, Nebo stoops, their idols are upon the beasts, and upon the cattle. The things that ye carried about are made a load, a burden to the weary [beast].
Jeremiah 10:11Thus ye shall say to them: The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, these shall perish from the earth, and from under the heavens.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 96:2-10
An Invitation to Praise and Honour God; A Call to Glorify God. 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord , all the earth. 2 Sing unto the Lord , bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. 4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his… Read the whole commentary →