Translations
Modern
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.
Traditional
Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
Literal
Sing to YHWH a new song, His praise from the end of the earth—those going down to the sea, and all that is in it; the islands, and those dwelling in them.
Latin
Cantate Domino canticum novum, laus ejus ab extremis terræ, qui descenditis in mare, et plenitudo ejus; insulæ, et habitatores earum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.
Notes
Different geographical regions show the extremes of where people live. The entire earth is invited to praise God for his promise to save humanity.
Kedar and Sela were examples of desert locations (Isaiah 42:11; see also 16:1; 21:16–17).
Theme notes and profiles
Isaiah God’s Inscrutable Purposes in History God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Isaiah, Book of Music New New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Mariners (Sailors): General Scriptures Concerning Missionary Work by Ministers: Warranted by Predictions Concerning the Heathen New Things Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Singing New Songs