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Let the whole earth sing to the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/96.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/96.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/96.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/96.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/96.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/96.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/96.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/96.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Sing to Yahweh a new song; Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/96.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/96.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing a new song to the LORD; let the whole earth sing to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/96.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing a new song to the LORD; sing to the LORD, all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/96.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/96.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sing a new song to the LORD! Everyone on this earth, sing praises to the LORD, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/96.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O SING unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/96.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/96.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing to the LORD, all the world! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/96.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing to the LORD, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/96.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/96.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/96.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song. Sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/96.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/96.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/96.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to YHWH a new song, "" Sing to YHWH all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/96.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sing to Jehovah a new song, Sing to Jehovah all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/96.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Sing ye to Jehovah a new song: sing ye to Jehovah all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/96.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A canticle for David himself, when the house was built after the captivity. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: sing to the Lord, all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/96.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 95:1>A Canticle of David himself, when the house was built after the captivity. Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing to the Lord, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/96.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/96.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/96.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O SING to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/96.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sing to LORD JEHOVAH a new song! Sing to LORD JEHOVAH, all the Earth!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/96.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O sing unto the LORD a new song; Sing unto the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/96.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When the house was built after the Captivity, a Song of David. Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/96-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=12009" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/96.htm">Sing to the LORD, All the Earth</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: šî·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">Sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ḥā·ḏāš (Adj-ms) -- New. From chadash; new.">a new</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-ms) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">song;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: šî·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">1 Chronicles 16:23</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Revelation 14:3</a></span><br />And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-14.htm">Isaiah 24:14-16</a></span><br />They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. / From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9</a></span><br />I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12-13</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14-17</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! / The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. / On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3</a></b></br> Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></b></br> A Psalm. 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, <i>and</i> his praise in the congregation of saints.</p><p class="hdg">sing unto</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">Psalm 67:3-6</a></b></br> Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Psalm 68:32</a></b></br> Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-11.htm">Romans 15:11</a></b></br> And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/95-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/90-6.htm">New</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/98-5.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">New</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 96</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">for his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">for his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-11.htm">for his general judgment</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/96.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/96.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Sing to the LORD a new song;</b><br>This phrase calls for a fresh expression of worship and praise to God, indicating a renewal or a new act of divine intervention. The concept of a "new song" is found throughout Scripture, often associated with God's deliverance or a new revelation of His power (e.g., <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3</a>, <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a>, <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a>). It suggests a response to God's ongoing work in the world and in the lives of His people. Historically, the Israelites would compose new songs to commemorate significant events, such as victories in battle or deliverance from enemies. This reflects the dynamic nature of worship, which is not static but continually evolving as God reveals Himself in new ways.<p><b>sing to the LORD, all the earth.</b><br>This phrase extends the call to worship beyond Israel to include all nations and peoples, emphasizing the universal sovereignty of God. It reflects the biblical theme that God's glory and salvation are intended for all creation, not just a single nation (e.g., <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a>, <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). The phrase anticipates the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). In the New Testament, this is echoed in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>) and the vision of a diverse multitude worshiping God in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>. The call for "all the earth" to sing underscores the inclusivity of God's kingdom and the ultimate reconciliation of all creation to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. The call to sing a new song is directed to Him, highlighting His worthiness of worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/all_the_earth.htm">All the Earth</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the universal scope of the call to worship. It is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations and peoples, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's invitation to praise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is the inspired author who calls for a new song, reflecting a fresh expression of worship and gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>Worship is a command, not just an invitation. We are called to actively participate in praising God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/a_new_song.htm">A New Song</a></b><br>A "new song" signifies a fresh experience or understanding of God's grace and works. It encourages believers to continually renew their worship and not rely solely on past experiences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_worship.htm">Universal Worship</a></b><br>The call to "all the earth" reminds us of the global mission of the Gospel. Worship is not confined to one group but is a universal response to God's majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/creative_expression_in_worship.htm">Creative Expression in Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be vibrant and creative, reflecting the new mercies and revelations we receive from God daily.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_praise.htm">Joyful Praise</a></b><br>Singing to the LORD should be an expression of joy and gratitude, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_96.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 96</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_'sing_to_the_lord'.htm">What is the meaning of "Sing to the Lord a New Song"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_hymn_writer_philip_bliss.htm">Who was Philip Bliss, hymn writer and composer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'male_and_female'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of 'Sing to the Lord a New Song'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_david's_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms of David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/96.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(</span>1<span class= "note">)</span> <span class= "bld">A new song.</span>--See Note, <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm" title="Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.">Psalm 33:3</a>. It appears to have been a kind of national and religious "lyric cry" after the Restoration. (Comp. <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm" title="Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, you that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.">Isaiah 42:10</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/96.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O sing</span> <span class="cmt_word">unto the Lord a new song</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a>). This clause does not occur in <a href="/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>. It seems to belong to the second recension of the psalm, when it was recast to suit some "new" occasion. <span class="cmt_word">Sing unto the Lord, all the earth.</span> So in <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a>, "Sing unto the Lord a new song, his praise <span class="accented">from the end of the earth."</span> The psalmist at once makes known his "universalism" by calling on the whole earth to join in his song of praise (comp. <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1, 4</a>). This psalm has been well called "a missionary hymn for all ages." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/96-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Sing</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֣ירוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šî·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֭יהוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a new</span><br /><span class="heb">חָדָ֑שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḏāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> </span><span class="str2">New</span><br /><br /><span class="word">song;</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sing</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֥ירוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šî·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֝יהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 96:1 Sing to Yahweh a new song! 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