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1 Chronicles 16:31

1 Chronicles 16:31 is verse 31 of 1 Chronicles chapter 16, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

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King James Version

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

World English Bible

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Let them say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns!”

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1 Chronicles 16:29–33 · Berean Standard Bible

29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;

30 tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

32 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.

33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalms 89:5

The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD— Your faithfulness as well— in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalms 148:1

Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.

Psalms 148:2

Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.

Psalms 148:3

Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.

Psalms 148:4

Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Luke 15:10

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Psalms 97:1

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Psalms 98:4

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!

Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Psalms 93:1

The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Psalms 93:2

Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.

Psalms 96:10

Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

Psalms 99:1

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Psalms 145:1

I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.

Isaiah 33:22

For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

Revelation 19:6

And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

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