Psalm 97:6
New International Version
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.

New Living Translation
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; every nation sees his glory.

English Standard Version
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

Berean Standard Bible
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

King James Bible
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

New King James Version
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.

New American Standard Bible
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

NASB 1995
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

NASB 1977
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

Legacy Standard Bible
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.

Amplified Bible
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory and brilliance.

Christian Standard Bible
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

American Standard Version
The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

Contemporary English Version
The heavens announce, "The LORD brings justice!" Everyone sees God's glory.

English Revised Version
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples have seen his glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The heavens tell about his righteousness, and all the people of the world see his glory.

Good News Translation
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the nations see his glory.

International Standard Version
The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory.

Majority Standard Bible
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

NET Bible
The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.

New Heart English Bible
The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.

Webster's Bible Translation
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

World English Bible
The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The heavens declared His righteousness, "" And all the peoples have seen His glory.

Young's Literal Translation
The heavens declared His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His honour.

Smith's Literal Translation
The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.

New American Bible
The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory.

New Revised Standard Version
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Heaven has shown his righteousness and all the people beheld his honor!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The heavens declared His righteousness, And all the peoples saw His glory.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Let the Earth Rejoice
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. 7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!…

Cross References
Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Revelation 15:4
Who 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.”

Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Numbers 14:21
“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,

Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Isaiah 11:9
They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water.

Psalm 50:6
And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah

Luke 3:6
And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”

Revelation 19:1
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!

Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.


Treasury of Scripture

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

the heavens

Psalm 19:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalm 36:5,6
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds…

Psalm 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

all the

Psalm 67:4
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

Psalm 98:3
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Numbers 14:21
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

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7. The church rejoices at God's judgments upon idolaters
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The heavens
In the Hebrew text, the word for "heavens" is "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim), which often refers to the sky or the celestial realm. In the context of Psalm 97, "the heavens" symbolize the vastness and majesty of God's creation, serving as a testament to His glory. The heavens are frequently depicted in Scripture as a canvas displaying God's handiwork, as seen in Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God." This phrase invites believers to look up and recognize the divine artistry and sovereignty of the Creator, encouraging a sense of awe and worship.

proclaim
The Hebrew word used here is "נָגַד" (nagad), which means to announce, declare, or make known. This verb suggests an active and intentional communication of God's glory. The heavens are not silent; they are actively declaring God's majesty to all of creation. This proclamation is continuous and universal, reaching every corner of the earth, leaving humanity without excuse regarding the knowledge of God's existence and power.

His righteousness
The term "righteousness" in Hebrew is "צֶדֶק" (tsedeq), which encompasses justice, rightness, and moral integrity. God's righteousness is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting His perfect nature and His commitment to justice and truth. In this context, the righteousness of God is not only a moral attribute but also a dynamic force that governs the universe. The heavens, by their order and beauty, reflect God's righteous character, reminding believers of His faithfulness and the moral order He has established.

all the peoples
This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's revelation. The Hebrew word for "peoples" is "עַמִּים" (amim), referring to nations or ethnic groups. The message of God's glory and righteousness is not limited to Israel but is intended for all humanity. This inclusivity aligns with the biblical narrative of God's desire for all nations to know Him, as seen in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). It underscores the missionary heart of God, who desires that every tribe and tongue come to acknowledge His sovereignty.

see His glory
The Hebrew word for "glory" is "כָּבוֹד" (kabod), which signifies weightiness, honor, and splendor. God's glory is the manifestation of His divine presence and attributes. To "see His glory" implies a revelation or an encounter with the divine that leads to transformation and worship. This phrase suggests that God's glory is not hidden but is visible and accessible to all who seek Him. It calls believers to open their eyes to the evidence of God's majesty in creation and to respond with reverence and adoration.

(6) All the people.--Rather, all the peoples. At length the world at large is convinced, by visible manifestations, of what Israel had recognised through the veil of darkness and cloud,--the eternal righteousness of which all the splendours of the storm have been a witness. (See Note, Psalm 89:6.)

Verse 6. - The heavens declare his righteousness (comp. Psalm 50:6; Matthew 24:29, 30). By signs in the heavens it is proclaimed that the Lord has come to judgment. And all the people see (rather, have seen) his glory; literally, all the peoples; i.e. all the nations of the earth (comp. ver. 1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The heavens
הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

proclaim
הִגִּ֣ידוּ (hig·gî·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

His righteousness;
צִדְק֑וֹ (ṣiḏ·qōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the peoples
הָעַמִּ֣ים (hā·‘am·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

see
וְרָא֖וּ (wə·rā·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7200: To see

His glory.
כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness


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