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Psalms 98 (KJV)

Psalms 98 is chapter 98 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (9 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 98:1.

1O 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.

2The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

3He 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.

4Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

5Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

6With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.

7Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

8Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together

9Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 98

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

  • 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.

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

  • The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

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

Reading plans that include Psalms 98

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