Font Size
Psalm 8:1
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 8:1
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 8[a]
Divine Majesty and Human Dignity
1 For the leader; “upon the gittith.”[b] A psalm of David.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Psalm 8 While marvelling at the limitless grandeur of God (Ps 8:2–3), the psalmist is struck first by the smallness of human beings in creation (Ps 8:4–5), and then by the royal dignity and power that God has graciously bestowed upon them (Ps 8:6–9).
- 8:1 Upon the gittith: probably the title of the melody to which the Psalm was to be sung or a musical instrument.
Psalm 50:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 50:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
for God himself is the judge.(A)
Selah
Psalm 97:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 97:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 The heavens proclaim his justice;
all peoples see his glory.(A)
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.