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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 29, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 [A Psalm of David.] Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. {ye mighty: Heb. ye sons of the mighty}
Psalms 29:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. {the glory...: Heb. the honour of his name} {in...: or, in his glorious sanctuary}
Psalms 29:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 The voice of the LORD {is} upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD {is} upon many waters. {many: or, great}
Psalms 29:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 The voice of the LORD {is} powerful; the voice of the LORD {is} full of majesty. {powerful: Heb. in power} {full...: Heb. in majesty}
Psalms 29:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Psalms 29:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
Psalms 29:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. {divideth: Heb. cutteth out}
Psalms 29:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
Psalms 29:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of {his} glory. {to calve: or, to be in pain} {doth...: or, every whit of it uttereth, etc}
Psalms 29:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
Psalms 29:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Psalms 29:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.