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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 98

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1 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

*Sing a new song to God! He has done amazing things. His strong hand and holy power have won the battle.

2 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

*The Lord has revealed his saving help. He has shown his fairness to everyone, especially non-believers.

3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

*He remembers being kind and true to Israel's family, and everyone on Earth sees God's saving power.

4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

*Sing happily to God for everyone! Be loud and happy, and sing praises.

5 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

*Sing to God using a harp; use a harp and your voice to sing a praise song.

6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.

*Play happy music with trumpets and horns for the King, who is the LORD.

7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

*Let the ocean make loud noises, along with all its creatures; let the entire Earth and everyone living on it do the same.

8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together

*Let the rivers applaud: let the mountains celebrate together

9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

*Before God; because he comes to judge the Earth: with fairness, he will judge the world, and people with fairness too.

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