Psalms 96

1 Sing to YHWH a new song. Sing to YHWH, all the earth.

Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth.

2 Sing to YHWH. Bless his name. Proclaim his salvation from day to day.

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

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

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

4 For great is YHWH, and greatly to be praised. He is to be feared above all gods.

For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.

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

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.

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

7 Ascribe to YHWH, you families of nations, ascribe to YHWH glory and strength.

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

8 Ascribe to YHWH the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9 Worship YHWH in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.

Worship the LORD in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.

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

Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.” The world is also established. It cannot be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.

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

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

12 Let the field and all that is in it exult. Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy

Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy

13 before YHWH; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.

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.