Psalms 97 · Verse 6

Psalms 97:6

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Psalms 97:6, King James Version

Psalms 97:6 in other translations

BSBThe heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
WEBThe heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
ASVThe heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.
YLTThe heavens declared His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His honour.
DARBYThe heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
BBEThe heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
WebsterThe heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

What does Psalms 97:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6. heavens--or, their inhabitants (Psa 50:6), as opposed to "nations" in the latter clause (compare Is 40:5; 66:18).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 6 The heavens declare his righteousness - They also, in this poetic description, become intelligent beings, and proclaim the majesty and the mercy of the Most High. Metaphorically, they may be said to declare his glory. Their magnitude, number, revolutions, order, influence, and harmony, proclaim the wondrous skill, matchless wisdom, and unlimited power of the Sovereign of the universe. See the notes on Psa 19:1-14 (note). And all the people see his glory - Whatsoever God has made proclaims his eternal power and Godhead; and who, from a contemplation of the work of his hands, can be ignorant of his being and providence?

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 97:1-7

Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. And all have reason to rejoice in Christ's government. There is a depth in his counsels, which we must not pretend to fathom; but still righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Christ's government, though it might be matter of joy to all, will yet be matter of terror to some; but it is their own fault that it is so. The most…

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Psalms 97:6 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

הִגִּ֣ידוּhi.Gi.duthey declareH5046
הַשָּׁמַ֣יִםha.sha.Ma.yimthe heavensH8064
צִדְק֑וֹtzid.Korighteousness hisH6664
וְרָא֖וּve.ra.'Uand they seeH7200
כָל\־khol-allH3605
הָעַמִּ֣יםha.'a.Mimthe peoplesH5971
כְּבוֹדֽוֹ\׃ke.vo.Doglory hisH3519

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 97:6

  • Isaiah 66:18

    For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.

  • Psalms 19:1

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

  • Psalms 50:6

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

  • 2 Samuel 22:47

    The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

  • Isaiah 45:6

    That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the Lord, and there is none else.

  • Psalms 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.

  • Revelation 19:2

    For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

  • Isaiah 40:5

    And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

  • Isaiah 6:3

    And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

  • Habakkuk 2:14

    For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

  • Matthew 6:9

    After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

  • Psalms 89:5

    And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The heavens.
19:1; 36:5,6; 50:6; 89:2,5; Isa 1:2; Re 19:2
all the.
67:4; 98:3; Nu 14:21; 2Sa 22:47; Isa 6:3; 45:6; 60:2,3; Hab 2:14
Mt 6:9

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Context

  • Psalms 97:5

    The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

  • Psalms 97:6

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

  • Psalms 97:7

    Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

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Psalms 97:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Los cielos denunciaron su justicia, y todos los pueblos vieron su gloria.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Les cieux déclarent sa justice, et tous les peuples voient sa gloire.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Die Himmel verkündeten seine Gerechtigkeit, und alle Völker sahen seine Herrlichkeit.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		in tubis ductilibus, et voce tubæ corneæ. Jubilate in conspectu regis Domini: