Psalm 96:4

4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

Psalm 96:4 in Other Translations

4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.

4 Great is the LORD ! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.

4 For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His terrible beauty makes the gods look cheap;

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

4 The LORD is great! He should be highly praised. He should be feared more than all [other] gods

4 For the Lord is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods.

4 The LORD is great. He is really worthy of praise. People should have respect for him as the greatest God of all.

Psalm 96:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 96:4

For the Lord is great
In the perfections of his nature; in the works of his hands, of creation, providence, and redemption; and in the several offices he bears and executes:

and greatly to be praised;
because of his greatness and glory; (See Gill on Psalms 48:1),

he is to be feared above all gods;
the angels by whom he is worshipped; civil magistrates, among whom he presides, and judges; and all the fictitious deities of the Gentiles, who are not to be named with him, and to whom no fear, reverence, and worship, are due.

Psalm 96:4 In-Context

2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 48:1; Psalms 18:3; Psalms 145:3
• 2. S Deuteronomy 28:58; S 1 Chronicles 16:25; Psalms 89:7
• 3. S Psalms 95:3