Psalms 96
Psalms 96 is part of “Book IV: The Numbers Book” (90–106) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 96 summary
This psalm is part of that which was delivered into the hand of Asaph and his brethren (Ch1 16:7), by which it appears both that David was the penman of it and that it has reference to the bringing up of the ark to the city of David; whether that long psalm was made first, and this afterwards taken out of it, or this made first and afterwards borrowed to make up that, is not certain. But this is certain, that, though it was sung at the translation of the ark, it looks further, to the kingdom of Christ, and is designed to celebrate the glories of that kingdom, especially the accession of the Gentiles to it. Here is, I. A call given to all…
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This psalm is part of that which was delivered into the hand of Asaph and his brethren (Ch1 16:7), by which it appears both that David was the penman of it and that it has reference to the bringing up of the ark to the city of David; whether that long psalm was made first, and this afterwards taken out of it, or this made first and afterwards borrowed to make up that, is not certain. But this is certain, that, though it was sung at the translation of the ark, it looks further, to the kingdom of Christ, and is designed to celebrate the glories of that kingdom, especially the accession of the Gentiles to it. Here is, I. A call given to all people to praise God, to worship him, and give glory to him, as a great and glorious God (Psa 96:1-9). II. Notice given to all people of God's universal government and judgment, which ought to be the matter of universal joy (Psa 96:10-13). In singing this psalm we ought to have our hearts filed with great and high thoughts of the glory of God and the grace of the gospel, and with an entire satisfaction in Christ's sovereign dominion and in the expectation of the judgment to come.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 96 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
Sing to the Lord a New Song
1Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth. 2Sing unto Jehovah, bless his name; Show forth his salvation from day to day. 3Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples. 4For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods. 5For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens. 6Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength. 8Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name: Bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9Oh worship Jehovah in holy array: Tremble before him, all the earth. 10Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity. 11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; 12Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Then shall all the trees of the wood sing for joy 13Before Jehovah; for he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth.