Psalm 96

A Call to Worship the Lord the Righteous Judge.

1 Sing to the Lord a new song;

Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

2 Sing to the Lord, bless His name;

Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.

3 Tell of His glory among the nations,

His 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.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are *96:5 Or non-existent thingsidols,

But the Lord made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before Him,

Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

7 *96:7 Lit GiveAscribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples,

* 96:7 Lit Give Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

8 * 96:8 Lit Give Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name;

Bring an *96:8 Or meal offeringoffering and come into His courtyards.

9 Worship the Lord in *96:9 Or the splendor of holinessholy attire;

Tremble before Him, all the earth.

10 Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns;

Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved;

He will judge the peoples fairly."

11 May the heavens be joyful, and may the earth rejoice;

May the sea *96:11 Or thunderroar, and *96:11 Lit its fullnessall it contains;

12 May the field be jubilant, and all that is in it.

Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy

13 Before the Lord, for He is coming,

For He is coming to judge the earth.

He will judge the world in righteousness,

And the peoples in His faithfulness.