Psalms 96

1 Oh, sing to Yahweh a new song; sing to Yahweh, all the earth.

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

2 Sing to Yahweh, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day.

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

3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all the nations.

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

4 For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly. He is to be feared above all other 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 nations are idols, but it is Yahweh who made the heavens.

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

6 Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

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

7 Ascribe to Yahweh, you clans of peoples, ascribe praise to Yahweh for his glory and strength.

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

8 Give to Yahweh the glory that his name deserves. 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 Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

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

10 Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” The world also is established; it cannot be shaken. He judges the peoples fairly.

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 that which fills it shout with joy.

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

12 Let the fields rejoice and all that is in them. Then let all the trees in the forest shout 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 Yahweh, for he is coming. He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his faithfulness.

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.