1 Chronicles 16:27
Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
28Bring ye to the Lord, O ye families of the nations: bring ye to the Lord glory and empire.
Cross References
Nehemiah 8:10And he said to them: Go, eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves: because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad: for the joy of the Lord is our strength.
Psalms 16:11Thou hast made known to me the ways of life, thou shalt fill me with joy with thy countenance: at thy right hand are delights even to the end.
Psalms 28:7The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.
Psalms 63:2O God, my God, to thee do I watch at break of day. For thee my soul hath thirsted; for thee my flesh, O how many ways!
Ezekiel 1:27And I saw as it were the resemblance of amber as the appearance of fire within it round about: from his loins and upward, and from his loins downward, I saw as it were the resemblance of fire shining round about.
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 →