Psalms 96:6
Honour and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
In Context
5For all the gods of the peoples are things of nought; but the LORD made the heavens.
7Ascribe unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the peoples, ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:27Honour and majesty are before Him; strength and gladness are in His place.
Psalms 19:1(19-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (19-2) The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork;
Psalms 29:1A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto the LORD, O ye sons of might, ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength.
Psalms 50:2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined forth.
Psalms 63:3(63-4) For Thy lovingkindness is better than life; my lips shall praise Thee.
Psalms 93:1The LORD reigneth; He is clothed in majesty; the LORD is clothed, He hath girded Himself with strength; yea, the world is established, that it cannot be moved.
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 →