Psalms 96

A Call to Worship the Lord the Righteous Judge.

1 O sing to the Lord a new song;

Sing to the Lord, all the earth!

2 Sing to the Lord, bless His name;

Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day.

3 Declare His glory among the nations,

His marvelous works and wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

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

He is to be feared above all gods. [Deut 6:5; Rev 14:7]

5 For all the gods of the peoples are [worthless, lifeless] idols,

But the Lord made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before Him;

Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

7 *96:7 Lit Give.Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name;

Bring an offering and come into His courts.

9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;

Tremble [in submissive wonder] before Him, all the earth.