Psalms 96:4

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“For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.”

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BSBPD

“For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“For great <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah, and praised greatly, Fearful He <FI>is<Fi> over all gods.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 96:4 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
  2. 1 Samuel 4:8Woe to us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness.
  3. 2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.
  4. Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
  5. Psalms 18:3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
  6. Psalms 48:1Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.
  7. Psalms 66:3Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.
  8. Psalms 66:5Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.
  9. Psalms 76:7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
  10. Psalms 86:10For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.
  11. Psalms 89:7In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
  12. Psalms 95:3For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
  13. Psalms 145:3Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
  14. Psalms 150:2Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.
  15. Jeremiah 5:22Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.
  16. Jeremiah 10:6There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
  17. Daniel 2:47The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
  18. Luke 12:5But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!
  19. Revelation 15:4Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

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