World English Bible

1 Chronicles 16:27

“Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.”

Verse in context — 1 Chronicles 16

For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.

Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

Ascribe to Yahweh, you relatives of the peoples, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength!

Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come before him. Worship Yahweh in holy array.

Genealogies and David’s reign, emphasizing temple worship.