Psalm 96 (NASB2020)

Psalm 96

A Call to Worship the Lord the Righteous Judge.

1Sing to the Lord a new song;

Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

2Sing to the Lord, bless His name;

Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.

3Tell of His glory among the nations,

His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

4For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

He is to be feared above all gods.

5For all the gods of the peoples are 96:5 Or non-existent thingsidols,

But the Lord made the heavens.

6Splendor and majesty are before Him,

Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

7¶96:7 Lit GiveAscribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples,

96:7 Lit GiveAscribe to the Lord glory and strength.

8 96:8 Lit GiveAscribe to the Lord the glory of His name;

Bring an 96:8 Or meal offeringoffering and come into His courtyards.

9Worship the Lord in 96:9 Or the splendor of holinessholy attire;

Tremble before Him, all the earth.

10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns;

Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved;

He will judge the peoples fairly.”

11¶May the heavens be joyful, and may the earth rejoice;

May the sea 96:11 Or thunderroar, and 96:11 Lit its fullnessall it contains;

12May the field be jubilant, and all that is in it.

Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy

13Before the Lord, for He is coming,

For He is coming to judge the earth.

He will judge the world in righteousness,

And the peoples in His faithfulness.

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