Psalms 29
The psalmist calls the mighty to give the LORD glory and strength. The voice of the LORD thunders over the waters, breaks the cedars of Lebanon, shakes the wilderness, and strips the forests bare -- and in His temple everything declares His glory.
| v | King James Version | Modern English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. | Give to the LORD, O You mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength. |
| 2 | Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. | Give to the LORD the glory due to His name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. |
| 3 | The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. | The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters. |
| 4 | The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. | The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. |
| 5 | The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. | The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. |
| 6 | He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. | He makes them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. |
| 7 | The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. | The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning. |
| 8 | The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. | The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh. |
| 9 | The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. | The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, "Glory!" |
| 10 | The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever. | The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. |
| 11 | The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. | The LORD gives strength to His people; the LORD blesses His people with peace. |