Psalms 99:3 bbe — Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he.

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"Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he."

— Psalms 99:3, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 99:3 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.”
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ASV
“Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he. ”
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WEB
“Let them praise your great and awesome name. He is Holy!”
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NET
“Let them praise your great and awesome name! He is holy!”
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Psalms 99 — Context

The Lord is King; let the peoples be in fear: his seat is on the winged ones; let the earth be moved.

The Lord is great in Zion; he is high over all the nations.

Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he.

The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.

Give high honour to the Lord our God, worshipping at his feet; holy is he.

Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who gave honour to his name; they made prayers to the Lord, and he gave answers to them.

Psalms 99:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 99:3 say?

Psalms 99:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he.”

Where is Psalms 99:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 99:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 99, verse 3.

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 99:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 99:3 in?

Psalms 99:3 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 99:3?

Psalms 99:3 reads (BBE): “Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he.” 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 99:3 bbe — Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he.

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