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Psalm 97:6-8
Evangelical Heritage Version

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.

Warning Against Idols

7 All who serve idols are put to shame,
those who boast in “nothings.”[a]
Bow to him, all you gods![b]

His People’s Response

8 Zion hears and rejoices,
and the daughters of Judah[c] celebrate
    because of your judgments, O Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 97:7 Or non-gods or mini-gods. The Hebrew word is a diminutive of either the word god or the word not.
  2. Psalm 97:7 As the preceding line makes clear, this does not express a belief in the existence of other gods. It states that they are nothing but demons.
  3. Psalm 97:8 The daughters of Judah are the small towns around Jerusalem and their inhabitants.
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