King James Version
Psalms 97:7 in the King James Version says “Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 97 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.”
Psalms 97:7 · KJV
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
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“Confounded”
H954properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“be all they that serve”
H5647to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
“that boast”
H1984to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
“themselves of idols”
H457good for nothing, by analogy vain or vanity; specifically an idol
“worship”
H7812to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“him all ye gods”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
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