Psalms – Chapter 28

Old Testament • 11 Verses

Chapter Summary

Chapter 28 of Psalms begins: "A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams." David stands at the center of this chapter. Across its 11 verses, two threads run through the text: worship and praise and family and covenant relationships. Taken as a whole, the chapter forms one movement in the account, preparing what follows and completing what came before.

1A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams.

2Bring to the Lord glory and honour: bring to the Lord glory to his name: adore ye the Lord in his holy court.

3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of majesty hath thundered, The Lord is upon many waters.

4The voice of the Lord is in power; the voice of the Lord in magnificence.

5The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars: yea, the Lord shall break the cedars of Libanus.

6And shall reduce them to pieces, as a calf of Libanus, and as the beloved son of unicorns.

7The voice of the Lord divideth the flame of fire:

8The voice of the Lord shaketh the desert: and the Lord shall shake the desert of Cades.

9The voice of the Lord prepareth the stags: and he will discover the thick woods: and in his temple all shall speak his glory.

10The Lord maketh the flood to dwell: and the Lord shall sit king for ever.

11The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Important Verses in Psalms 28

“A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams.”

Psalms 28:1

“The voice of the Lord is in power; the voice of the Lord in magnificence.”

Psalms 28:4

“The voice of the Lord divideth the flame of fire:”

Psalms 28:7

“The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace. ”

Psalms 28:11

Historical Context

Psalms belongs to the Old Testament and was composed for god's people at prayer in every age. Chapter 28 of 150 belongs to the early movement of the book, where the narrative or argument is still unfolding. It is a liturgical poem composed for Temple worship and personal prayer with 11 verses in the Douay-Rheims translation. The chapter focuses on David, whose actions and words drive the passage forward. The passage starts with these words: "A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the…" It concludes: "The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace. " In terms of historical background, The 150 Psalms are the inspired prayer book of Israel and of the Church, spanning every human emotion—praise, lament, thanksgiving, repentance, and hope. Scholarly and ecclesial tradition places the composition of Psalms around Composed across nearly a millennium, from David (c. 1000 BC) to after the exile.

Who Wrote It

David is credited with many psalms; others by Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and anonymous psalmists

When It Was Written

Composed across nearly a millennium, from David (c. 1000 BC) to after the exile

Catholic Commentary

At the literal level, the psalmist voices praise, lament, thanksgiving, or petition before God. A pivotal line is verse 1: "A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams." The passage repeatedly touches on worship and praise.

According to Catholic interpretation, this chapter contributes to the book's portrait of prayer, praise, and the full range of human emotion before God. the Psalms are the prayer book of the Church, prayed daily in the Liturgy of the Hours (CIC 2585-2589). The Catechism and the liturgy frequently draw on such passages to nourish faith and moral life (CIC 791).

For Christians today, the chapter's lesson is clear: Worship is the heart of the covenant: giving God the praise and adoration that are His due.. The Church invites us to receive this word not as antiquarian information but as living Scripture proclaimed at Mass and prayed in lectio divina.

Main Teachings

  • ✓Worship is the heart of the covenant: giving God the praise and adoration that are His due.
  • ✓The family is the first school of faith, where love, obedience, and forgiveness are learned.
  • ✓Love of God and love of neighbor sum up the whole law and reveal the very nature of God.

People in This Chapter

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Reflection for Today

Catholic exegesis approaches Psalms Chapter 28 with reverence, seeking both the literal sense and the spiritual meaning ordered to Christ.

Catholic theology recognizes that prayer, praise, and the full range of human emotion before God is not an abstract idea but a reality encountered in prayer, sacraments, and charity. This chapter contributes to that vision by stressing the reality of spiritual combat and vigilance.

Let Psalms Chapter 28 deepen your love for the Eucharist, where the Word made flesh continues to feed His people. The same Christ who speaks in Scripture offers Himself sacramentally on the altar.

💡Catholic Reflection • Church Teachings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalms Chapter 28 about?

Psalms 28 contains 11 verses. It opens with "A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the…" and closes with "The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace. ". The book as a whole is liturgical poetry and prayer.

What is a key verse in Psalms 28?

One of the most significant verses is verse 1: "A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams." It is often cited in Catholic teaching and preaching.

Who appears in Psalms Chapter 28?

This chapter mentions David.

Who wrote Psalms and when?

David is credited with many psalms; others by Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and anonymous psalmists. Composed across nearly a millennium, from David (c. 1000 BC) to after the exile.

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