Passage
For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens.
1 Chronicles 16:26 (DBY)
Nearby Context
1 Chronicles 16:24 Declare his glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples.
1 Chronicles 16:25 For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods.
1 Chronicles 16:26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens.
1 Chronicles 16:27 Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place.
1 Chronicles 16:28 Give unto Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Give unto Jehovah glory and strength!
Study Lenses
The verse centers on "gods", "peoples", "idols", "jehovah", and "heavens". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "gods" and "peoples", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.
The nearby context moves from verse 25's "For Jehovah is great and exceedingly to..." into verse 27's "Majesty and splendour are before him Strength...", so "gods" and "peoples" belong inside that flow. In 1 Chronicles context, the local focus is covenant, worship, and faithfulness.
A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "gods" and "peoples" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.