A violent thunderstorm breaks a cedar as worshipers watch safely from a stone sanctuary

Psalm 29

JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 29 hears divine majesty through thunder moving from sea to forest and wilderness. Creation trembles, worship responds with awe, and the overwhelming display concludes with strength and peace for the people.
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1A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto the LORD, O ye sons of might, ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength.
2Ascribe unto the LORD the glory due unto His name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thundereth, even the LORD upon many waters.
4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
5The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild-ox.
7The voice of the LORD heweth out flames of fire.
8The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and strippeth the forests bare; and in His temple all say: 'Glory.'
10The LORD sat enthroned at the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth as King for ever.
11The LORD will give strength unto His people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Verses to memorize from Psalm 29

  • Psalm 29:11The LORD will give strength unto His people; the LORD will bless his…

JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.