King James Version
Psalms 96:1
1O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Psalms 96:1 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
Context of Psalms 96:1
O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. 2Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. 3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Read all of Psalms 96Psalms 96:1 word by word
שִׁ֣ירוּ לַ֭יהוָה שִׁ֣יר חָדָ֑שׁ שִׁ֥ירוּ לַ֝יהוָ֗ה כָּל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 96:1
- Psalms 33:3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
- Psalms 98:1O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
- Psalms 149:1Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
- 1 Chronicles 16:23Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
- Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- Revelation 14:3And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
- Psalms 67:3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
- Psalms 68:32Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
- Romans 15:11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.
Commentaries on Psalms 96:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Sing unto the Lord a new song - A song of peculiar excellence, for in this sense the term new is repeatedly taken in the Scriptures. He has done extraordinary things for us, and we should excel in praise and thanksgiving.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1O sing unto the Lord a new song - See the notes at Psalm 33:3. This is the only addition made to the original form of the psalm. The word new here implies that there was some fresh occasion for celebrating the praises of God; that some event had occurred, or that some truth relating to the divine character had now been made known, which could not well be expressed in any psalm or hymn then in use. It is a call on all to celebrate the praises of the Lord…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1A call to all people to praise God. (1-9) God's government and judgment. (10-13) Verses 1-9 When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. His apostles and evangelists showed forth his salvation among the heathen, his wonders among all people. All the earth is here summoned to worship the Lord. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness, as God in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Three 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-131-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise. new song--literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psa 33:3; 40:3).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 96
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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