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.
2
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
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.
4
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
5
Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
6
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.
7
Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
8
Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
9
Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
Psalms 98 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 98 is a joyful celebration of God’s salvation and victory. It calls for all creation—the sea, the floods, and the hills—to sing for joy before the coming Judge.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. A Known Salvation: God has "openly shewed" His righteousness in the sight of the heathen (v. 2).
2. Joyful Noise: Worship should be enthusiastic and full of praise for God’s "marvellous things" (v. 1, 4).
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. Amen.