Psalms 96

Yahweh the King Comes in Judgment

1 Sing to*Or "concerning" Yahweh a new song;

sing to*Or "concerning" Yahweh, all the earth.

2 Sing to*Or "concerning" Yahweh; bless his name.

Announce*Or "bring good news concerning" his salvation from day to day.

3 Tell his glory among the nations,

his marvelous works among all the peoples.

4 For Yahweh is great and very worthy of praise;

he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,*This word for idols suggests something worthless or insignificant

but Yahweh made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7 Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of the peoples,

ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.

8 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due his name;

bring an offering and come into his courts.

9 Worship Yahweh in holy array;

tremble before him, all the earth.