Old Testament
Psalms 29
Overview
Psalm 29 is a majestic hymn celebrating the glory and power of the LORD displayed in a thunderstorm. Seven times "the voice of the LORD" thunders over the waters, shatters the cedars, shakes the wilderness, and strips the forests bare, while in his temple all cry "Glory!" The psalm summons the heavenly beings to ascribe glory to the LORD and closes with the assurance that this same all-powerful God gives strength to his people and blesses them with peace.
1A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
5The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.
8The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
10The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
11The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.