4 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
4 For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His terrible beauty makes the gods look cheap;
4 For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
4 Great is the Lord ! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 96:4
Commentary on Psalm 96:1-9
(Read Psalm 96:1-9)
When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. His apostles and evangelists showed forth his salvation among the heathen, his wonders among all people. All the earth is here summoned to worship the Lord. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness, as God in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself. Glorious things are said of him, both as motives to praise and matter of praise.