New International Version For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. New Living Translation O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. English Standard Version O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O YHWH our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your splendor above the heavens! King James Bible To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. New King James Version To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! New American Standard Bible For the music director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, You who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! NASB 1995 For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! NASB 1977 O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Thy name in all the earth, Who hast displayed Thy splendor above the heavens! Legacy Standard Bible For the choir director. According to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who displays Your splendor above the heavens! Amplified Bible To the Chief Musician; set to a Philistine lute [or perhaps to a particular Hittite tune]. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth! You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens. Berean Annotated Bible For the choirmaster. According to Gittith (Gittith). A Psalm of David (beloved). O LORD {YHWH}, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: on the Gittith. † A psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with your majesty. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: on the Gittith. A Davidic psalm. Yahweh, our Lord, how magnificent is Your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with Your majesty. American Standard Version For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth, Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens! Contemporary English Version Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! You let your glory be seen in the heavens above. English Revised Version For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory upon the heavens. GOD'S WORD® Translation [For the choir director; on the [gittith]; a psalm by David.] O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! Your glory is sung above the heavens. Good News Translation O LORD, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world! Your praise reaches up to the heavens; International Standard Version LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! You set your glory above the heavens! NET Bible For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above! New Heart English Bible [For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.] LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. You have put your glory upon the heavens. Webster's Bible Translation To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor 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. World English Bible For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David. Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTO THE OVERSEER. ON THE GITTITH. A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH, our Lord, "" How majestic [is] Your Name in all the earth, "" Who have set Your splendor on the heavens! Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O YHWH our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your splendor above the heavens! Young's Literal Translation To the Overseer, 'On the Gittith.' A Psalm of David. Jehovah, our Lord, How honourable Thy name in all the earth! Who settest thine honour on the heavens. Smith's Literal Translation To the overseer upon the stringed instrument, chanting of David. O Jehovah our Lord, how mighty thy name in all the earth! who will set thy majesty over the heavens. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto the end, for the presses: a psalm of David. O Lord our Lord, how admirable is thy name in the whole earth! For thy magnificence is elevated above the heavens. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the leader; “upon the gittith.” A psalm of David. [2] O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens New Revised Standard Version O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO LORD, our LORD, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Thou hast set thy glory upon the heavens. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH, our Lord, how glorious is your Name in all the Earth, for you have set your glory above Heaven! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Leader; upon the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How glorious is Thy name in all the earth! Whose majesty is rehearsed above the heavens. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the end, concerning the wine-presses, a Psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is thy name in all the earth! for thy magnificence is exalted above the heavens. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context How Majestic is Your Name!1For 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. 2From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.… Cross References For the choirmaster. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 5:1 For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. According to Gittith. Psalm 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Psalm 84:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! A Psalm of David. 2 Samuel 23:1 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: 2 Samuel 22:1 And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. O LORD, our Lord, 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. how majestic is Your name in all the earth! 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. Exodus 9:16 But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. You have set Your glory above the heavens. Psalm 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. Psalm 57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. Matthew 21:16 “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” Hebrews 2:6-8 But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor / and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. 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. Ephesians 1:20-22 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. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, Treasury of Scripture O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! who have set your glory above the heavens. our Psalm 8:9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; Psalm 145:1 David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. how Psalm 72:17-19 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed… Psalm 113:2-4 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore… Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. thy Psalm 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Psalm 57:10,11 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds… Psalm 68:4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. Jump to Previous Chanted Chief Choirmaster David Director Displayed Earth Excellent Gath Gittith Glory Heavens Honour Honourable Instrument Leader Majestic Music Musician Overseer Psalm Settest SplendorJump to Next Chanted Chief Choirmaster David Director Displayed Earth Excellent Gath Gittith Glory Heavens Honour Honourable Instrument Leader Majestic Music Musician Overseer Psalm Settest SplendorPsalm 8 1. God's glory is magnified by his works, and by his love to manFor the choirmaster. The psalm was prepared for corporate worship under the direction of Israel’s chief musician in the temple, showing that praise of God belonged to the gathered people of God. Psa 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.… According to Gittith. Likely indicating a familiar melody or musical setting associated with Gath, this heading reflects the ordered use of music in Israel’s worship. Psa 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph.… A Psalm of David. David, Israel’s shepherd-king and gifted musician, praises the God who had established him and ruled over the nation. His words also belong to the royal line through which the Messiah would come. 2Sa 23:1 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David… O LORD, our Lord, David addresses the covenant God of Israel as the sovereign ruler of His people. The personal name of God stands beside His supreme authority over all creation. 1Ch 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power… how majestic is Your name in all the earth! God’s name represents His revealed character, power, and authority. His greatness is not confined to Israel but is displayed throughout the whole world. Psa 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone… You have set Your glory above the heavens. God’s glory surpasses the created heavens and declares His absolute transcendence over all He has made. Psa 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations,… Persons / Places / Events 1. LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 2. David The attributed author of the Psalm, a shepherd, warrior, and king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God. 3. Heavens The skies or celestial realm, representing the vastness and majesty of God's creation. 4. Earth The physical world, highlighting the scope of God's majesty and presence. 5. Israel The nation chosen by God, often the primary audience for the Psalms, reflecting on their relationship with Yahweh. Teaching Points The Majesty of God's NameGod's name represents His character, authority, and power. Reflect on how His majesty is evident in creation and in your life. God's Glory Above the Heavens Consider how God's glory surpasses even the vastness of the universe. How does this perspective influence your worship and reverence for Him? Personal Relationship with God The use of "our Lord" signifies a personal relationship. Reflect on how you can deepen your personal connection with God. Creation as a Testament to God's Majesty Observe the natural world around you as a testament to God's creative power and majesty. How can this awareness enhance your daily walk with God? Worship and Praise Let the majesty of God's name inspire your worship. How can you incorporate more praise into your daily routine? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 8:1?2. How does Psalm 8:1 inspire us to recognize God's majesty in creation? 3. What does "how majestic is Your name" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we practically honor God's name in our daily lives? 5. Connect Psalm 8:1 with Genesis 1:1 on God's creation and sovereignty. 6. How does acknowledging God's majesty affect our worship and prayer life? 7. How does Psalm 8:1 reflect God's majesty and authority over creation? 8. Why is God's name described as "majestic" in Psalm 8:1? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 8:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 8? (1) O Lord our Lord.--Jehovah our Lord. For the first time in the Book of Psalms the personal feeling is consciously lost sight of in a larger, a national, or possibly human feeling. The poet recognises God's relation to the whole of mankind as to the whole material creation. Thus the hymn appropriately lent itself to the use of the congregation in public worship, though it does not follow that this was the object of its composition. Excellent.--The LXX. and Vulg., "wonderful." Better, great or exalted. Who hast set . . .--The. translation of this clause is uncertain. It must be determined by the parallelism, and by the fact that the poet, in Psalm 8:4, merely expands the thought he had before expressed. There is plainly some error in the text since it is ungrammatical. The proposed emendations vary considerably. The ancient versions also disagree. The Authorised Version may be retained, since it meets all the requirements of the context, and is etymologically correct; though, grammatically, Ewald's correction, which also agrees with the Vulg., is preferable, "Thou whose splendour is raised above the heavens." The precise thought in the poet's mind has also been the subject of contention. Some take the clause to refer to the praises raised in Jehovah's honour higher than the heavens, a thought parallel to the preceding clause; others, to the visible glory spread over the sky. Others see an antithesis. God's glory is displayed on earth in His name, His real glory is above the heavens. Probably only a general sense of the majesty of Him "that is higher than the highest" (Ecclesiastes 5:8), and "whom the heaven of heavens cannot contain" (1Kings 8:27), occupied the poet's mind. Verse 1. - O Lord our Lord. In the original, Jehovah Adoneynu; i.e. "Jehovah, who art our sovereign Lord and Master." As David is here the mouthpiece of humanity, praising God for mercies common to all men, he uses the plural pronoun instead of the singular one. How excellent is thy Name in all the earth! or, "How glorious is thy Name!" (Kay, Cheyne). Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. It is difficult to obtain this sense from the present Hebrew text; but some corruption of the text is suspected. Psalm 8:1 opens with a call to corporate, joyful, and skillful worship, penned by David for the temple choir. It celebrates the covenant God who is both universally majestic and personally near. His name reveals perfect character; His glory eclipses the heavens yet fills the earth. As we join the song, we proclaim that the One who created and sustains all things reigns as our Lord, worthy of honor in every corner of creation and every part of our lives.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the choirmaster.לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent According to עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Gittith. הַגִּתִּ֗ית (hag·git·tîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1665: A musical term of uncertain meaning A Psalm מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse O LORD, יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel our Lord, אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ (’ă·ḏō·nê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller how מָֽה־ (māh-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what majestic אַדִּ֣יר (’ad·dîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 117: Wide, large, powerful is Your name שִׁ֭מְךָ (mə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name in all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth! הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land You אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that have set תְּנָ֥ה (tə·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Your glory ה֝וֹדְךָ֗ (hō·wḏ·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the heavens. הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (haš·šā·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Additonal Resources Psalm 8:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 8:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 8:1 Bible.com Psalm 8:1 NIV |
    |