Chapter 96

An exhortation to praise God.

1)OOh sing unto the LORDLord a new song:; sing unto the LORDLord, all the earth.

2)Sing unto the LORDLord, bless his name; shewshow forth his salvation from day to day.

3)Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

4)For the LORDLord is great, and greatly to be praised:; he is to be feared above all gods.

5)For all the gods of the nations are idols:; but the LORDLord made the heavens.

6)HonourHonor and majesty are before him:; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7)Give unto the LORDLord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORDLord glory and strength.

8)Give unto the LORDLord the glory due unto his name:; bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9)OOh worship the LORDLord in the beauty of holiness:; fear before him, all the earth.

10)Say among the heathen that the LORDLord reigneth:; the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11)Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulnessfullness thereof.

12)Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein:; then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice.

13)Before the LORD:Lord; for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth:; he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.