1 Chronicles 16:25
25 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 16:25
King James Version
25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
English Standard Version
25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be held in awe above all gods.
The Message
25 And why? Because God is great - well worth praising! No god or goddess comes close in honor.
New King James Version
25 For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.
New Living Translation
25 Great is the Lord ! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:25
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.