31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 16:31

New International Version

31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"

English Standard Version

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"

The Message

31 So let heaven rejoice, let earth be jubilant, and pass the word among the nations, "God reigns!"

New King James Version

31 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns."

New Living Translation

31 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Tell all the nations, "The Lord reigns!"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:31

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

(Read 1 Chronicles 16:7-36)

Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the everlasting covenant be the great matter of our joy his people of old, be remembered by us with thankfulness to him. Show forth from day to day his salvation, his promised salvation by Christ. We have reason to celebrate that from day to day; for we daily receive the benefit, and it is a subject that can never be exhausted. In the midst of praises, we must not forget to pray for the servants of God in distress.