1 Chronicles 16:27
Confession and magnificence are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
In Context
26For all the gods of the peoples are idols. But the Lord made the heavens.
28Bring to the Lord, O families of the peoples, bring to the Lord glory and dominion.
Cross References
Nehemiah 8:10And he said to them: “Go, eat fat foods and drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have not prepared for themselves. For it is the holy day of the Lord. And do not be sad. For the joy of the Lord is also our strength.”
Psalms 16:11They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth.
Psalms 28:7The voice of the Lord cuts through the flame of fire.
Psalms 63:2Hear, O God, my prayer of supplication. Rescue my soul from the fear of the enemy.
Ezekiel 1:27And I saw something with the appearance of amber, with the likeness of fire within it and all around it. And from his waist and upward, and from his waist downward, I saw something with the appearance of fire shining all around.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 16:8-37
David's Psalm of Praise. ( b. c. 1045.) 7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 Give thanks unto the Lord , call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord . 11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his… Read the whole commentary →