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.
Read carefully
The verse calls people to reverence God; it does not license coercive authority.
Reflection
Let holiness produce reverence, integrity, and humility.