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Psalms 96 (KJV)

Psalms 96 is chapter 96 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (13 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book IV” (chapters 90–106). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 96:13.

1O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.Verse of the Day page →

2Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

4For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

8Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 96

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

  • Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

  • Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

  • Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

Chapters most strongly linked to this one by cross-references (openBible.info).

Reading plans that include Psalms 96

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