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. Sing to the LORD, all the earth.

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

Sing to the LORD. Bless his name. Proclaim his salvation from day to day.

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

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.

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

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 nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

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

Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

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

Ascribe to the LORD, you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

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

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. 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 holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.

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.

Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns." The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.

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

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness.

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 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 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.

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.