Psalms 96:1
What does Psalms 96:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 96:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O make a new song to the Lord; let all the earth make melody to the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sing to Jehovah a new song, Sing to Jehovah all the earth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Sing ye unto Jehovah a new song: sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Sing unto Jehovah, bless his name; Show forth his salvation from day to day.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 67:3
Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee.
- Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.
- Romans 15:11
And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise him.
- Revelation 5:9
And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
- 1 Chronicles 16:23
Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Show forth his salvation from day to day.
- Psalms 149:1
Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.
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