This psalm (or song) of King David (V:7) is a refrain of praise and thanksgiving to God. While Solomon's Temple had yet to be built, the "ark of God" (or "ark of the covenant") had been brought (by the priests) to David's tent, and "sacrifices" as "offerings" to the Lord had been made as an act of worship, honor, and praise. David's psalm was a gift to God-a hymn praising Him for His goodness and anticipating the blessings that would come as the people built a more permanent structure-a temple-as a gift to their God.

In this context, David and his subjects sing, "Great is the Lord! Glory and majesty surround" our God, and "power and joy fill His Temple" and presence. This song, or psalm, essentially means that David and his people acknowledged that God is great, glorious, and majestic. These are innate attributes of the Divine-attributes that no human has (regardless of whether others treat certain mortals as though they are worthy of such honors). The psalm goes on to say that "power and joy" or "strength and gladness" are the gifts God bestows upon those to earnestly believe in Him and worship Him. Thus, the people praise God for how great He is in His nature and powers, but also for how kind and good He is to His people. David's song essentially sets a pattern for believers with regards to how they should think about God, His unsurpassed nature, and His overwhelming gifts to those who love and serve Him.