Psalms 96

1 O make a new song to the Lord; let all the earth make melody to the Lord.

Sing to the Lord a new song! All the earth, sing to the Lord!

2 Make songs to the Lord, blessing his name; give the good news of his salvation day by day.

Sing to the Lord, and of his wonderful reputation! Each day let everyone know of his salvation!

3 Make clear his glory to the nations, and his wonders to all the peoples.

Declare his glorious acts among the nations, the amazing things he does among all peoples.

4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all other gods.

For the Lord is great, and deserves the best praise! He is to be respected with awe above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

For all the gods of other nations are idols; but the Lord made the heavens!

6 Honour and glory are before him: strong and fair is his holy place.

Splendor and majesty are his; power and glory are in his sanctuary.

7 Give to the Lord, O you families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength.

Give the Lord acclamation, nations of the world, acclaim him with glory and strength.

8 Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come into his house.

Give the Lord the glory he deserves; bring an offering and come into his courts.

9 O give worship to the Lord in holy robes; be in fear before him, all the earth.

Worship the Lord in his magnificent holiness; let all the earth tremble in his presence.

10 Say among the nations, The Lord is King; yes, the world is ordered so that it may not be moved; he will be an upright judge of the peoples.

Tell the nations, “The Lord is in charge!” The world is held together firmly—it cannot be broken apart. He will judge everyone fairly.

11 Let the heavens have joy and the earth be glad; let the sea be thundering with all its waters;

Let the heavens sing for joy, let the earth be happy, let the sea and everything in it shout with praise!

12 Let the field be glad, and everything which is in it; yes, let all the trees of the wood be sounding with joy,

Let the fields and everything there celebrate; let all the trees in the forest sing for joy.

13 Before the Lord, for he is come; he is come to be the judge of the earth; the earth will be judged in righteousness, and the peoples with unchanging faith.

In fact, let everything that stands before the Lord sing praises, for he is coming, coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with fairness, and the nations with his truth.