📖 Psalms — Chapter 96 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 96:1 RO sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Psalms 96:2 Sing unto the LORD, Rbless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Psalms 96:3 RDeclare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Psalms 96:4 RFor the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalms 96:5 RFor all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
Psalms 96:6 RHonour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Psalms 96:7 Give unto the LORD, RO ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Psalms 96:8 Give unto the LORD Rthe glory Tdue unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Psalms 96:9 O worship the LORD RTin the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Psalms 96:10 RSay 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.
Psalms 96:11 Let Rthe heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and Tthe fulness thereof.
Psalms 96:12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
Psalms 96:13 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.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 96:1–6 — Declare God’s salvation everywhere
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A new song is addressed to the whole earth. Daily witness to God’s salvation and glory distinguishes the Creator from the nations’ idols. Honor, majesty, strength, and beauty belong to the one who made the heavens.
Key Truth: Tell of the Creator’s salvation and glory.
Check What You Remember
1. What kind of song is called for? (Psalms 96:1)
Find it in Psalms 96:1 (KJV).
2. How often should salvation be shown? (Psalms 96:2)
Find it in Psalms 96:2 (KJV).
3. Who made the heavens? (Psalms 96:5)
Find it in Psalms 96:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 96:7–10 — Worship with holiness and reverence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Families of peoples are called to give God the glory due his name, bring an offering, and worship in holiness. The announcement that the Lord reigns includes his righteous judgment. Worship recognizes moral authority as well as greatness.
Key Truth: Give God the reverent worship due his name.
Check What You Remember
1. What should worshipers bring into the courts? (Psalms 96:8)
Find it in Psalms 96:8 (KJV).
2. In what beauty should they worship? (Psalms 96:9)
Find it in Psalms 96:9 (KJV).
3. How will God judge the people? (Psalms 96:10)
Find it in Psalms 96:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 96:11–13 — Creation rejoices in righteous judgment
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees join a poetic celebration of God’s coming to judge. Righteousness and truth explain why that judgment is welcomed. Creation’s joy points toward the goodness of a world rightly ordered under God.
Key Truth: Rejoice that God judges with righteousness and truth.
Check What You Remember
1. What should the heavens do? (Psalms 96:11)
Find it in Psalms 96:11 (KJV).
2. What trees are described as rejoicing? (Psalms 96:12)
Find it in Psalms 96:12 (KJV).
3. With what will he judge the people in verse 13? (Psalms 96:13)
Find it in Psalms 96:13 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Acts 17:31 — Acts likewise announces God’s righteous judgment of the world.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can your words and conduct declare God’s goodness to people beyond your familiar circle?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does a new song become continuing witness?
2. What separates the LORD from national idols?
3. How does giving glory become embodied worship?
4. Why does the reign announcement include moral authority?
5. What makes creation rejoice at coming judgment?
Notes
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