Psalms 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 8:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 8:1 — KJV
“[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.”
— Psalms 8:1 (KJV)
Psalms 8:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 8:1
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place”
Shares key themes with Psalms 8:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. chief...: or, overseer Sheminith: or, the eighth”
Shares key themes with Psalms 8:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?”
Shares key themes with Psalms 8:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. upon...: or, upon the eighth Help: or, Save”
Shares key themes with Psalms 8:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? chief...: or, overseer”
Shares key themes with Psalms 8:1: chief, musician, psalm
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