Psalms
Summary
Psalm 29 is a powerful hymn celebrating the voice of the LORD as a thunderous storm that sweeps across the landscape. The psalmist calls on the "heavenly beings" to ascribe glory and strength to the LORD. He describes God's voice as "powerful" and "full of majesty," breaking the cedars of Lebanon and causing the wilderness of Kadesh to shake. The storm culminates in God's temple, where everyone cries, "Glory!" The psalm concludes with the reassuring truth that the LORD sits enthroned over the flood and blesses His people with peace.
Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name; worship the LORD in the splendour of his holiness.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
He makes Lebanon leap like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox.
The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning.
The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, "Glory!"
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King for ever.
The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.