Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. New Living Translation Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. English Standard Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Berean Standard Bible Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. King James Bible Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; New King James Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth; New American Standard Bible Be exalted above the heavens, God, And may Your glory be above all the earth. NASB 1995 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth. NASB 1977 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Thy glory above all the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Be exalted above the heavens, O God, And Your glory above all the earth. Amplified Bible Be exalted [in majesty], O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth. Christian Standard Bible God, be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over the whole earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible God, be exalted above the heavens, and let Your glory be over the whole earth. American Standard Version Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth. Contemporary English Version Our God, may you be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth. English Revised Version Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. Good News Translation Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth. International Standard Version May you be exalted above the heavens, God, and your glory be over all the earth. NET Bible Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth! New Heart English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBe exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. World English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe exalted above the heavens, O God, "" And Your glory above all the earth. Young's Literal Translation Be Thou exalted above the heavens, O God, And above all the earth Thy honour. Smith's Literal Translation Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God: and over all the earth, thy glory; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Appear on high over the heavens, God; your glory above all the earth. New Revised Standard Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Be lifted up above Heaven, oh God, and let your honor be above all the earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; And Thy glory be above all the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Kingdom Blessing…4For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. 6Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.… Cross References Psalm 57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. Psalm 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. Psalm 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. Psalm 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Habakkuk 3:3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. Psalm 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Isaiah 12:4 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. Ephesians 1:20-21 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Revelation 5:12-13 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” Treasury of Scripture Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: and your glory above all the earth; be thou Psalm 8:1 Psalm 21:13 Psalm 57:5,11 thy glory Psalm 72:19 Isaiah 6:3 Matthew 6:9,10,13 Jump to Previous Earth Exalted Glory Heavens Higher Honour LiftedJump to Next Earth Exalted Glory Heavens Higher Honour LiftedPsalm 108 1. David encourages himself to praise God5. He prays for God's assistance according to his promise 11. His confidence in God's help Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; This phrase calls for the elevation of God to the highest place of honor and reverence. The heavens, in biblical terms, often refer to the sky or the celestial realm, which is considered the highest physical point. This reflects the belief in God's supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. The call for God to be exalted above the heavens signifies His transcendence and majesty, surpassing all earthly and heavenly realms. This echoes other scriptures such as Psalm 57:5 and Psalm 113:4, which similarly emphasize God's exalted status. Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's omnipotence and His rightful place as the ultimate ruler of the universe. may Your glory cover all the earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is the one being exalted. The psalmist calls for God's glory to be recognized universally. 2. Heavens Represents the highest realms of creation, symbolizing the vastness and majesty of God's domain. 3. Earth The physical world, which is to be filled with God's glory, indicating the psalmist's desire for God's presence to be acknowledged everywhere. 4. David Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing a deep desire for God's glory to be recognized universally. 5. Israel While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm reflects the national and spiritual aspirations of Israel for God's glory to be known. Teaching Points Exaltation of GodWe are called to lift God's name above all else in our lives, recognizing His supreme authority and majesty. Universal Recognition of God's Glory Our prayers and actions should aim to make God's glory known throughout the earth, influencing every sphere of life. Personal Worship and Praise Like the psalmist, we should cultivate a heart of worship that seeks to exalt God in every circumstance. Mission and Evangelism The desire for God's glory to cover the earth motivates us to share the Gospel, so others may also recognize and worship Him. Reflection of God's Glory As believers, we are called to reflect God's glory in our character and actions, serving as a testament to His presence in the world. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 108If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)? What is the meaning of 'King of Glory'? What are the key themes in the Psalms of David? Is joy to the world and heaven's nature singing?Verse 5. - Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. Absolutely identical with Psalm 57:11. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Be exalted,ר֣וּמָה (rū·māh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise O God, אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the heavens, שָׁמַ֣יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and let Your glory כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness cover וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the earth. הָאָ֣רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 108:5 NIVPsalm 108:5 NLT Psalm 108:5 ESV Psalm 108:5 NASB Psalm 108:5 KJV Psalm 108:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 108:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 108:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 108:5 French Bible Psalm 108:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 108:5 Be exalted God above the heavens! 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