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 · 2000Oh 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 · 1611O 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 · 1901Oh 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 · 1949O 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 · 1862A 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) · 1752A 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 · 1890Sing 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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