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Psalms Chapter 29 (ACV)

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Psalm 29 - The Voice of the LORD
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1 Ascribe to Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, ascribe to Jehovah glory and strength.

2 Ascribe to Jehovah the glory due to his name. Worship Jehovah in holy array.

3 The voice of Jehovah is upon the waters. The God of glory thunders, even Jehovah upon many waters.

4 The voice of Jehovah is powerful. The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.

5 The voice of Jehovah breaks the cedars. Yea, Jehovah breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He makes them also to skip like a calf, Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild-ox.

7 The voice of Jehovah splits the flames of fire.

8 The voice of Jehovah shakes the wilderness. Jehovah shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

9 The voice of Jehovah makes the hinds to calve, and strips the forests bare. And in his temple everything says, Glory.

10 Jehovah sat as King at the Flood. Yea, Jehovah sits as King forever.

11 Jehovah will give strength to his people. Jehovah will bless his people with peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 29 about?
Psalm 29 calls heavenly beings to 'Give unto the LORD glory and strength' (v.1) and then describes 'the voice of the LORD' as a thunderstorm powerful enough to break the cedars of Lebanon and shake the wilderness of Kadesh (vv.3-9).
What does 'the voice of the LORD' refer to in this psalm?
It's used seven times as a refrain for thunder, picturing God's power moving through a storm -- breaking cedars (v.5), dividing flames of fire (v.7), and making the wilderness shake (v.8).
How does the psalm end?
It closes with a blessing: 'The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace' (v.11), a note similar to the priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24-27.

Today's Verse

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting lovingkindness will I have mercy on thee, saith Jehovah thy Redeemer.

Isaiah 54:8 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The storm imagery closes with the LORD enthroned above the flood as King forever, promising to bless His people with peace, a benediction similar to Numbers 6:24-27. See what precedes it in Psalms 28 or continue to Psalms 30.