Sing to the LORD a new song!Sing to The LORD, all the earth. +
Ps 96:1-13.
The substance of this Psalm, and portions of the ninety-seventh,
ninety-eighth, and hundredth, are found in
1Ch 16:7-36,
which was used by David's directions in the dedication of the
tabernacle on Mount Zion. The dispensation of the Messiah was typified
by that event, involving, as it did, a more permanent seat of worship,
and the introduction of additional and more spiritual services. Hence
the language of these Psalms may be regarded as having a higher import
than that pertinent to the occasion on which it was thus publicly
used.
1-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise.
new song--literally, "fresh," or new mercies
(Ps 33:3; 40:3).
2
Sing to The LORD!Bless his name!Proclaim his salvation from day to day! +
2. show forth--literally, "declare joyful tidings."
salvation--illustrates His glory in its wonders of love and mercy.
3
Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples.
4
For great is The LORD, and greatly to be praised!He is to be feared above all gods. +
4, 5. For He is not a local God, but of universal agency, while idols
are nothing.
5
For all the gods of the peoples are idols,but the LORD made the heavens.
6
Honor and majesty are before him.Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. +
6. Honour and majesty--are His attendants, declared in His mighty
works, while power and grace are specially seen in His spiritual
relations to His people.
7
Ascribe to The LORD, you families of nations,ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. +
7-9. Give--or, "ascribe"
(Ps 29:1)
due honor to Him, by acts of appointed and solemn worship in His
house.
8
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name.Bring an offering, and come into his courts. +
8. offering--of thanks.
9
Worship the LORD in holy array.Tremble before him, all the earth. +
9. beauty of holiness--
(Ps 29:2).
fear . . . him--
(Ps 2:11).
10
Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns."The world is also established.It can't be moved.He will judge the peoples with equity. +
10. Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in
justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare
Ps 72:3, 7;
Isa 9:6, 7).
11
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.Let the sea roar, and its fullness! +
11-13. For which reason the universe is invoked to unite in joy, and
even inanimate nature
(Ro 8:14-22)
is poetically represented as capable of joining in the anthem of
praise.
12
Let the field and all that is in it exult!Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
13
before The LORD; for he comes,for he comes to judge the earth.He will judge the world with righteousness,the peoples with his truth.
Ps 96:1-13. The substance of this Psalm, and portions of the ninety-seventh, ninety-eighth, and hundredth, are found in 1Ch 16:7-36, which was used by David's directions in the dedication of the tabernacle on Mount Zion. The dispensation of the Messiah was typified by that event, involving, as it did, a more permanent seat of worship, and the introduction of additional and more spiritual services. Hence the language of these Psalms may be regarded as having a higher import than that pertinent to the occasion on which it was thus publicly used.
1-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise.
new song--literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Ps 33:3; 40:3).