Psalms 96

1 Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.

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

2 Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!

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

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

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

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

For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly. He is to be feared above all other gods.

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

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is Yahweh who made the heavens.

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

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

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

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

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

Give to Yahweh the glory that his name deserves. Bring an offering and come into his courts.

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

Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

10 Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” The world is also established. It can’t be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.

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

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 that which fills it shout with joy.

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

Let the fields rejoice and all that is in them. Then let all the trees in the forest shout for joy

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

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.