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Psalms 96:6 net — Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.

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"Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful."

— Psalms 96:6, NET Bible

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Psalms 96 — Context

3

Tell the nations about his splendor! Tell all the nations about his amazing deeds!

4

For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise; he is more awesome than all gods.

5

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the LORD made the sky.

6

Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.

7

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength!

8

Ascribe to the LORD the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his courts!

9

Worship the LORD in holy attire! Tremble before him, all the earth!

Psalms 96:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 96:6 say?
Psalms 96:6 in the NET Bible reads: “Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.”
Where is Psalms 96:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 96:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 96, verse 6.
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 96:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 96:6 in?
Psalms 96:6 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 96:6?
Psalms 96:6 reads (NET): “Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.” 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.
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