= Psalm 96 * Please see [[nsv:license|License]] for Copyright notice and Licensing information. * [ [[Psalm_95|Previous]] | [[Psalm_97|Next]] ] == Psalm 96 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. 4 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 the Lord made the heavens. 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7 Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. 8 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. 10 Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice 13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. == Notes == Cross Reference == Concordance == Commentary == Rashi ==== Verse 1 a new song This song deals with the future, as is proven by the final verse, “for He has come to judge the earth.” Any reference to a “new song” deals with the future. ==== Verse 7 Ascribe to the Lord, families of peoples And what shall you ascribe to Him? Ascribe to the Lord glory and might. ==== Verse 10 “The Lord has reigned” This song will be [sung] in the future. He will judge peoples with equity Those whom he will turn into a clear tongue (Zeph. 3:9). with equity with merits. ==== Verse 11 the sea...will roar to raise its voice in praise. ==== Verse 12 all the forest trees All the rulers of the nations.