📖 Psalms — Chapter 29 (KJV)
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Psalms 29:1 Give unto the LORD, O Tye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Psalms 29:2 RGive unto the LORD Tthe glory due unto his name; worship the LORD Tin the beauty of holiness.
Psalms 29:3 RThe voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon Tmany waters.
Psalms 29:4 The voice of the LORD is RTpowerful; the voice of the LORD is Tfull of majesty.
Psalms 29:5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Psalms 29:6 He maketh them also to Rskip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
Psalms 29:7 The voice of the LORD Tdivideth the Rflames of fire.
Psalms 29:8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of RKadesh.
Psalms 29:9 The voice of the LORD Rmaketh the hinds Tto calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple Tdoth every one speak of his glory.
Psalms 29:10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth RKing for ever.
Psalms 29:11 The LORD will Rgive strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 29:1–2 — Give the Lord his glory
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The mighty are called to ascribe glory and strength to the Lord and worship in the beauty of holiness. Human power is directed toward praise rather than self-display. The opening sets the psalm's perspective: the greatness heard in the storm belongs to God.
Key Truth: Give God the glory due his name.
Check What You Remember
1. What should be given with glory? (Psalms 29:1)
Find it in Psalms 29:1 (KJV).
2. To whose name is glory due? (Psalms 29:2)
Find it in Psalms 29:2 (KJV).
3. In what beauty should the Lord be worshiped? (Psalms 29:2)
Find it in Psalms 29:2 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 29:3–9 — The majestic voice of the Lord
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Thunder, broken cedars, fire, and a shaken wilderness form a vivid portrayal of the Lord's powerful voice. The poem moves across waters, mountains, and forest until worshipers speak of God's glory. Its storm imagery communicates majesty rather than offering a detailed account of every weather event.
Key Truth: God's voice displays power and majesty.
Check What You Remember
1. What does the God of glory do upon the waters? (Psalms 29:3)
Find it in Psalms 29:3 (KJV).
2. Which trees does the voice break? (Psalms 29:5)
Find it in Psalms 29:5 (KJV).
3. Which wilderness is named? (Psalms 29:8)
Find it in Psalms 29:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 29:10–11 — The King gives strength and peace
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord is enthroned above the flood and remains King forever. The same God whose power the storm portrays gives strength and peace to his people. The ending connects divine majesty with blessing, inviting worshipers to see both God's sovereignty and his care.
Key Truth: The eternal King blesses his people with peace.
Check What You Remember
1. How long does the Lord sit as King? (Psalms 29:10)
Find it in Psalms 29:10 (KJV).
2. What will he give his people? (Psalms 29:11)
Find it in Psalms 29:11 (KJV).
3. With what will he bless them? (Psalms 29:11)
Find it in Psalms 29:11 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Mark 4:39 — Jesus' command to the storm displays authority and brings calm.
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Reflect and Apply
How can remembering God's majesty help you receive his strength and seek his peace?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What is the opening response required of the mighty?
2. How does the repeated voice of the LORD portray his power?
3. How does the temple’s response relate to the display of power?
4. What does the description of the LORD upon the flood affirm?
5. What gifts conclude this psalm of powerful divine speech?
Notes
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