Psalms 96:5
for all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord created the heavens.
Open English Bible (US)
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 the Lord and worthy all praise; held in awe, above all gods:
6Before him are splendor and majesty, beauty and strength in his holy place.
Cross References
Psalms 8:4what are mortals, that you think of them, humans, that you visit them?
Psalms 115:15Blessed be you of the Lord, creator of heaven and earth.
Psalms 135:18Their makers become like them, so do all who trust in them.
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 →