Psalm 96:1

Translations

Modern

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

Traditional

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

Literal

Sing to YHWH a new song; sing to YHWH, all the earth!

Latin

Canticum ipsi David, quando domus ædificabatur post captivitatem. Cantate Domino canticum novum; cantate Domino omnis terra.

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Hebrew

English

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

Notes

Psalms 96:1

Three psalms begin by urging people to sing a new song (Psalms 96, 98, 149). The song celebrates the Lord's universal kingship (see Psalm 33:3).

Psalms 96:1–13

This psalm establishes the Lord’s universal kingship (see Psalm 93) and prepares for the coming of the Lord to bring justice and righteousness to the world. The psalmist invites everyone to worship the Lord (Psalm 96:1–3), the glorious Creator of the earth (96:4–6), because only he deserves worship (96:7–9). The universe joins in praise as the righteous Judge establishes a new order (Psalm 96:10–13).
This psalm (along with Psalm 105:1–15; 106:1, 47–48) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1–43.

Psalms 93:1–100:5

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

punishment of the wicked (Psalm 94),
respectful obedience among his people (Psalm 95),
justice for the poor (Psalm 96),
celebration in Zion (Psalm 97),
salvation for Israel (Psalm 98),
holiness (Psalm 99), and
praise (Psalm 100).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Creator-King

Related verses

1 Chronicles 16:23–33
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.
Psalm 98:1
A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
Psalm 33:3
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
Psalm 149:1
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.
Revelation 14:3
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Psalm 67:3–6
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
Romans 15:11
And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”
Psalm 68:32
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah

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