1 Chronicles 16:33

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before Jehovah; For he cometh to judge the earth.

Bible in Basic English

Then let all the trees of the wood be sounding with joy before the Lord, for he is come to be the judge of the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth.

Free Bible Version

Let all the trees in the forest sing for joy, for he is coming to judge the earth.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let the trees of the wood then reioyce at the presence of the Lord: for he commeth to iudge the earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

Translation for Translators

When they do that, it will be as though the trees in the forest will sing joyfully in front of Yahweh. That will happen when he comes to judge everyone on [MTY] the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then let the trees in the forest shout for joy before Yahweh, for he is coming to judge the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

Then shall the trees of the wood sing at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

World English Bible

Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

Then sing do trees of the forest, From the presence of Jehovah, For He hath come to judge the earth!

Context

Sing to the LORD, All the Earth

³²Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. ³³Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.

Summary

This verse from the Old Testament praises the Lord for His creation, specifically the trees of the forest that sing for joy before Him. It highlights the idea that all of creation worships and glorifies God in its own way, showcasing His majesty and power. The imagery of the trees singing symbolizes the harmony and beauty found in nature, reflecting the divine order established by God. Overall, this verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating God's handiwork in the world around us.

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