Psalms 108:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 108:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.
Psalms 108:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 108

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Be thou exalted ... - This is taken from Psalms 57:11. The only change in the Hebrew is in the insertion of the word “and,” “and thy glory above all the earth.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Be thou: Psa 8:1, Psa 21:13, Psa 57:5, Psa 57:11, Psa 148:13; Ch1 29:10-13 thy glory: Psa 72:19; Isa 6:3; Mat 6:9, Mat 6:10, Mat 6:13 Psalms 108:6”
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