Psalm 98:5

Sing to the LORD a New Song · Psalm 98:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.
Traditional
Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Literal
Sing praises to YHWH with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody!
Latin
Psallite Domino in cithara; in cithara et voce psalmi;

Original

Hebrew
English
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.

Notes

The psalmist invites the whole earth to worship the King (see Psalm 96:1).

This psalm celebrates the Lord as King. The Lord is the true King of Israel, its champion and savior. His people sing a new song to celebrate his victory and his faithfulness to them.

The Lord shows his righteous rule to all the nations of the earth. One day, this will lead to a worldwide kingdom of justice (Psalm 98:2, 9). Because of this, all the earth should worship and rejoice together, for the Lord is coming (Psalm 98:4–6).

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:

Theme notes and profiles

David Celebration Praise Psalms The Creator-King

Parallels

Psalm 149:1–9 Isaiah 42:10–17

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Harp used in Worship Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Called The: Voice of a Psalm Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To