Psalms 98
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1Sing to Yahweh a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him. 2Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations. 3He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises! 5Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody. 6With trumpets and sound of the ram’s horn, make a joyful noise before the King, Yahweh. 7Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein. 8Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together. 9Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him."”
Psalms 98:1
Summary
Psalms chapter 98 is a joyful call to praise God for His marvelous deeds. The psalm opens with an exhortation to sing a new song to the Lord, celebrating His victories and steadfast love. The author emphasizes God's salvation, declaring His triumph over all nations, showcasing God's righteousness revealed to the ends of the earth. The chapter illustrates a world in harmony under God's reign, where nature—including the sea, rivers, and mountains—joins in the celebration of God's justice and rule. It concludes with the anticipation of the Lord's coming to judge the earth with righteousness and fairness, affirming the universal nature of God's sovereignty.
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