Psalms 96:5 bbe — For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

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"For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens."

— Psalms 96:5, Bible in Basic English

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“For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.”
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“For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.”
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Psalms 96 — Context

Make songs to the Lord, blessing his name; give the good news of his salvation day by day.

Make clear his glory to the nations, and his wonders to all the peoples.

For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all other gods.

For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

Honour and glory are before him: strong and fair is his holy place.

Give to the Lord, O you families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength.

Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come into his house.

Psalms 96:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 96:5 say?

Psalms 96:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.”

Where is Psalms 96:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 96:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 96, verse 5.

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 96:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 96:5 in?

Psalms 96:5 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 96:5?

Psalms 96:5 reads (BBE): “For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.” 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 96:5 bbe — For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

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Psalms 96 — Context

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