Psalms 98:1

What does Psalms 98:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 98:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

O make a new song to the Lord, because he has done works of wonder; with his right hand, and with his holy arm, he has overcome.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

A Psalm. Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, For wonders He hath done, Given salvation to Him hath His right hand and His holy arm.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

A psalm for David himself. The Lord hath reigned, let the people be angry: he that sitteth on the cherubims: let the earth be moved.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Sing ye unto Jehovah a new song: for he hath done wondrous things; his right hand and his holy arm hath wrought salvation for him.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2Jehovah hath made known his salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 96:3

    Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.

  • Luke 1:49

    For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.

  • Acts 2:11

    Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God.

  • Revelation 3:21

    He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne.

  • John 16:33

    These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • Psalms 33:3

    Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.

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