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Psalms 96
1Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
2Sing unto Jehovah, bless his name; Show forth his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.
4For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.
5For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens.
6Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength.
8Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name: Bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9Oh worship Jehovah in holy array: Tremble before him, all the earth.
10Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity.
11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof;
12Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Then shall all the trees of the wood sing for joy
13Before Jehovah; For he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth.
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Being Holy Psalm 96:9
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
Church: Called Courts Psalm 96:8
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Psalm 96:1–13
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Does the Earth Orbit the Sun? Psalm 96:10
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Fear of God: Reverence Psalm 96:4, 9
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. / Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
God: Creator Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
God: Glory of Psalm 96:3, 4, 6, 7
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. / For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. / Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
God: Judge, and his Justice Psalm 96:10, 13
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity. / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
God: Personality of Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
God: Saviour Psalm 96:2
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.
God: Sovereign Psalm 96:10
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Holiness of God Psalm 96:9
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
Idolatry: All Heathen Nations Given up To Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
Idolatry: Folly of Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
Jesus, the Christ: Judge Psalm 96:13
before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Psalm 96:1–13
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Psalm 96:1–13
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Judgment: The General Psalm 96:13
before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
Mission Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Missionary Work Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Missions: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 96:3, 10
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. / Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Missions: Missionary Hymn Psalm 96:1
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Nature Psalm 96:11, 12
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
Praise for God's Attributes Psalm 96:1
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
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Psalms 96:1-9 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 Christ, reconciling the world unto himself. Glorious things are said of him, both as motives to praise and matter of praise.
Psalms 96:10-13 Verses 10-13
We are to hope and pray for that time, when Christ shall reign in righteousness over all nations. He shall rule in the hearts of men, by the power of truth, and the Spirit of righteousness. His coming draws nigh; this King, this Judge standeth before the door, but he is not yet come. The Lord will accept the praises of all who seek to promote the kingdom of Christ. The sea can but roar, and how the trees of the wood can show that they rejoice we know not; but He that searches the heart knows what is the mind of the Spirit, and understands the words, the broken language of the weakest. Christ will come to judge the earth, to execute just vengeance on his enemies, and to fulfil his largest promises to his people. What then are we? Would that day be welcome to us? If this be not our case, let us now begin to prepare to meet our God, by seeking the pardon of our sins, and the renewal of our souls to holiness.