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Psalms 29

Psalms 29 Summary, Context, and Full Chapter

Psalm 29 calls both heavenly beings and God s people to give the LORD the honor He deserves. It presents His voice as active in creation, powerful in judgment, and worthy of worship. The psalm ends with a clear note of comfort: the same King who rules in power gives strength and peace to His people.

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What happens in Psalms 29?

This psalm opens with repeated calls to ascribe glory, strength, and worship to the LORD. David then describes the voice of God as it moves over waters, thunders in power, and shakes the natural world. Cedars break, wildernesses tremble, and forests are stripped bare before Him. In the temple, the response is a cry of glory. The psalm closes by lifting the LORD as the eternal King above the flood, then turning from majesty to blessing: He gives His people strength and peace.

Psalm 29 stands near the beginning of the later part of the Psalter, among songs that highlight the LORD's kingship and rule over creation. As a psalm of David, it uses storm imagery to picture God's unmatched authority. Its movement from thunder to peace helps connect awe before God with trust in His care for His people.

Themes to notice

  • God's gloryThe psalm repeatedly calls for honor to be given to the LORD because of who He is.
  • The voice of the LORDGod's voice is shown as powerful over nature, revealing His authority and majesty.
  • Kingship and peaceThe LORD reigns forever, and His rule ends with strength and peace for His people.

Questions for Psalms 29

  • What does this psalm teach about how people should respond to God's glory?
  • How does the description of the LORD's voice shape your view of His power over creation?
  • Why is it important that the psalm ends with both strength and peace for God's people?

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Psalms 29

Ascribe Glory to the LORD

A Psalm of David.

1Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,

ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name;

worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

3The voice of the LORD is over the waters;

the God of glory thunders;

the LORD is heard over many waters.

4The voice of the LORD is powerful;

the voice of the LORD is majestic.

5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;

the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

6He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,

and Sirion like a young wild ox.

7The voice of the LORD

strikes with flames of fire.

8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;

the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.

9The voice of the LORD twists the oaks

and strips the forests bare.

And in His temple all cry, “Glory!”

10The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;

the LORD is enthroned as King forever.

11The LORD gives His people strength;

the LORD blesses His people with peace.

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