Psalms 29:2

Psalms 29:1 net — A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!

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"A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!"

— Psalms 29:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.”
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ASV
“ Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength. ”
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WEB
“Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.”
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DRB
“A psalm of a canticle, at the dedication of David's house.”
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BBE
“ Give to the Lord, you sons of the gods, give to the Lord glory and strength.”
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KJVA
“Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.”
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Psalms 29 — Context

A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!

Acknowledge the majesty of the LORD’s reputation! Worship the LORD in holy attire!

The LORD’s shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the LORD appears over the surging water.

The LORD’s shout is powerful, the LORD’s shout is majestic.

Psalms 29:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 29:1 say?

Psalms 29:1 in the NET Bible reads: “A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!”

Where is Psalms 29:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 29:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 29, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 29:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 29:1 in?

Psalms 29:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 29:1?

Psalms 29:1 reads (NET): “A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 29:1 net — A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!

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