Psalms
“Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;”
Psalms 108:5
Psalms 108:5 (KJV) speaks to worship, adoration, and awe — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17“Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”
2 Samuel 7:22“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
Romans 11:36“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalms 24:10“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.”
Psalms 145:3“I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.”
Psalms 145:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 108:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 108:5 reads: "Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;" The verse speaks to worship, adoration, and awe. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 108 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 108:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;" is Psalms 108:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 108.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 108:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 108:5 include 1 Timothy 1:17, 2 Samuel 7:22, and Romans 11:36. Reading them alongside Psalms 108:5 deepens the theme of worship.
How can I pray with Psalms 108:5?
Read Psalms 108:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.