Psalm 96:11

Translations

Modern

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.

Traditional

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

Literal

Let the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad; let the sea and its fullness roar!

Latin

Lætentur cæli, et exsultet terra; commoveatur mare et plenitudo ejus;

Original

Hebrew

English

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.

Notes

Psalms 96:11–13

The psalmist urges all of creation to respond with joy to the news of the Lord’s coming. Compare a similar theme in Psalm 98:7–9.

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 Coming of the Lord as Judge The Creator-King

Related verses

Psalm 69:34
Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.
Psalm 98:7–9
Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.
Psalm 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
Psalm 148:1–4
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.
Isaiah 44:23
Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.
Revelation 12:12
Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”
Revelation 19:1–7
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
Luke 2:13–14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

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