KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the LORD is great, and deserves endless praise: he should be honored and respected above all other gods.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that the LORD is the greatest of all and deserves our highest praise and reverence.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when many nations worshiped multiple gods, and Israel was surrounded by cultures with their own deities. The psalmist is boldly declaring that Israel's God, the LORD (Yahweh), is supreme over all other spiritual powers that people might worship or fear.
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