Psalm 96:9
“O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 96Meaning
Holiness evokes reverence and awe before God, not coercion, shame, or domination by religious authorities.
Ascribe glory and say: the LORD reigns
The nations are called to worship in holiness and to proclaim God's stable, equitable reign.
Read carefully
The verse calls people to reverence God; it does not license coercive authority.
Reflection
Let holiness produce reverence, integrity, and humility.