Psalms 29:9
The voice of the LORD twists the oaks
What it says
The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips forests bare, while all in his temple cry, 'Glory!'
What it is doing
This verse unites destructive power with worshipful recognition.
In context
1A Psalm of David. 2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; 3The voice of the LORD is over the waters; 4The voice of the LORD is powerful; 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; 6He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, 7The voice of the LORD 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; 9The voice of the LORD twists the oaks 10The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; 11The LORD gives His people strength;