Psalms 98

Praise God for his great power #98:1 The writer tells everything on earth to praise the Lord, the ruler of all things. One day everybody will see that he is the great King.

1Sing a new song to praise the Lord. He has done great things. He has used his own power and his holy strength to win against his enemies.

2The Lord has shown everybody that he has the power to save. All the nations of the world can see that he does what is right.

3He has kept his promise that he made to the people of Israel. He has continued to take care of them with his faithful love. Everyone who lives everywhere on the earth can see that God has the power to save people.

4All people on the earth should shout aloud to praise the Lord! Sing happy songs to praise him!

5Make music on your harps to praise him! Make beautiful music!

6Make a happy sound with trumpets and horns! Shout aloud to praise the Lord, your king!

7The sea and everything that is in it should shout to praise the Lord! The earth and all those who live in it should shout as well!

8The rivers should clap their hands, and the mountains should all sing together,

9to praise the Lord. He is coming to judge the earth. He is a fair judge. He will judge all the people of the world honestly.