References to gods in the Psalms. Ps.29:1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ps.58:1 Do you indeed decree what is right you gods? ... Ps. 82: 1,6 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: …I say "You are gods, sons of the Most High all of you; ..." Ps. 89:5-7 Let the heavens praise thy wonders, O Lord, thy faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones! For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord, a God feared in the council of the holy ones, great and terrible above all that are round about him? Ps. 95:3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Ps. 96:4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. Ps. 97:7-9 All worshippers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him. Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of thy judgments, O God. For thou, O Lord, are the most high over all of the earth; thou art exalted far above all gods. Ps. 135:5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Ps. 136:2-3 O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords, for this steadfast love endures forever; Ps. 138:1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing thy praise; Ps. 148:1-5 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights! Praise him all his angels, praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord! For he commanded and they were created. Back