Psalm 96
- O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
- Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
- Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
- For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
- For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
- Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
- Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
- Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
- O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
- Say 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.
- Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
- Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice.
- Before 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.
Psalm 96 calls for universal praise and worship to the Lord, proclaiming His greatness and righteousness to all the earth. The psalm begins with an exhortation to sing a new song unto the Lord, inviting all people to join in singing praises to Him.
The psalmist emphasizes the importance of declaring God’s glory and salvation among the nations, highlighting His supremacy over all gods. They contrast the idols of the nations with the Lord, the Creator of the heavens, deserving of honor and majesty.
The psalm calls upon all people to give glory and strength to the Lord, acknowledging His holiness and sovereignty. It declares that the Lord reigns and will judge the world with righteousness and truth.
In response to the Lord’s impending judgment, the heavens, earth, sea, and all creation are called to rejoice and be glad. The psalm concludes with a reminder of the Lord’s coming to judge the earth with righteousness and truth.
Psalm 96 serves as a powerful call to worship, urging all people and creation to acknowledge and praise the Lord for His greatness and righteousness. It inspires believers to proclaim God’s glory among the nations and eagerly anticipate His coming judgment.