Psalms 96 KJV

Summary: A missionary-toned enthronement psalm calling for fresh, universal praise: "O sing unto the LORD a new song... declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people" (v. 1, 3). It contrasts the impotence of the nations' idols with the LORD who "made the heavens" (v. 5), and summons "the families of the people" to bring offerings and worship "in the beauty of holiness" (v. 9). It closes picturing all creation — heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees — bursting into joy because "he cometh to judge the earth" with righteousness and truth (v. 13).

1O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

2Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

4For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

8Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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