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play skillfully, and shout for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Sing a new song of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a loud shout.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully [on the strings] with a loud <i>and</i> joyful sound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing a new song to him; play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing a new song to Him; play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sing a new song. Shout! Play beautiful music. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sing a new song to him. Play beautifully and joyfully on stringed instruments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing a new song to him, play the harp with skill, and shout for joy! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />with a new song, sing to him; with shouts of joy, play skillfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a shout of joy! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to Him a new song, "" Play skillfully with shouting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sing ye to Him a new song, Play skilfully with shouting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; make cheerful playing with a loud noise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:3>Sing to him a new song. Sing psalms to him skillfully, with loud exclamation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; play skilfully with a beautiful rhythm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sing unto him a new song and sing and speak beautifully with the voice.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Sing unto Him a new song; Play skilfully amid shouts of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-3.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=3498" 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/33.htm">Praise to the Creator</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. <span class="reftext">3</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/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him</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/5059.htm" title="5059: nag·gên (V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to thrum, i.e. Beat a tune with the fingers; expec. To play on a stringed instrument; hence, to make music.">play</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: hê·ṭî·ḇū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">skillfully</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: biṯ·rū·‘āh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum.">with a shout of joy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.…<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="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1</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="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="/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="/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="/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="/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/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="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></span><br />He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.<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="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.</p><p class="hdg">a new</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1</a></b></br> O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.</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/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9</a></b></br> I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery <i>and</i> an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.</p><p class="hdg">play</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></b></br> And David and all Israel played before God with all <i>their</i> might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">1 Chronicles 15:22</a></b></br> And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, <i>was</i> for song: he instructed about the song, because he <i>was</i> skilful.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-7.htm">1 Chronicles 25:7</a></b></br> So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD, <i>even</i> all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/22-3.htm">Amid</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">New</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/job/41-5.htm">Play</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Shouts</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/29-4.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Strings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Amid</a> <a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">New</a> <a href="/psalms/42-7.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/69-12.htm">Play</a> <a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Shouts</a> <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/psalms/139-15.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/39-2.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Strings</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">God is to be praised for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">for his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">and for his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Confidence is to be placed in God</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/33.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/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Sing to Him a new song;</b><br>The call to sing a "new song" signifies a fresh expression of worship and gratitude towards God. This phrase is often associated with moments of significant deliverance or revelation from God, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a> and <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a>. The "new song" reflects a renewed understanding or experience of God's grace and power. Historically, music played a central role in Israelite worship, with the Levites often leading the congregation in song. The concept of a "new song" also points to the ongoing work of God in the lives of His people, encouraging believers to continually find new reasons to praise Him.<p><b>play skillfully</b><br>The emphasis on playing skillfully highlights the importance of excellence in worship. In the context of ancient Israel, musicians were often trained and appointed for temple service, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">1 Chronicles 25:6-7</a>, where David organized skilled musicians for worship. This phrase underscores the value of using one's talents to honor God, suggesting that worship should be both heartfelt and well-executed. The call to skillful playing also reflects the broader biblical principle of doing all things for the glory of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a>).<p><b>with a shout of joy.</b><br>A "shout of joy" conveys exuberant and enthusiastic praise. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, shouting was a common expression of victory and celebration, as seen in the fall of Jericho (<a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">Joshua 6:20</a>). This phrase suggests that worship should be marked by genuine joy and celebration of God's goodness. Theologically, joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and a natural response to the recognition of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The shout of joy in worship anticipates the ultimate victory and joy found in Christ, who is the fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Psalm 33</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who is known for his musical talent and deep relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the new song is sung, highlighting His worthiness of praise and worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation often addressed in the Psalms, called to worship God with sincerity and skill.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/musicians.htm">Musicians</a></b><br>Those who are encouraged to play skillfully, indicating the importance of using one's talents for God's glory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship_gatherings.htm">Worship Gatherings</a></b><br>The communal setting where songs and music are offered to God, reflecting the collective worship of the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_creativity_in_worship.htm">The Call to Creativity in Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be dynamic and fresh, reflecting our ongoing relationship with God. Singing a "new song" symbolizes renewal and creativity in our worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_skill_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Skill in Worship</a></b><br>Playing skillfully honors God and enhances the worship experience. Believers are encouraged to develop and use their talents for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship_as_a_response_to_god's_goodness.htm">Joyful Worship as a Response to God’s Goodness</a></b><br>Worship should be characterized by joy, reflecting our gratitude and recognition of God's goodness and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>Worship is both personal and communal. Engaging in worship together strengthens the body of Christ and encourages one another.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Music in Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for teaching and reinforcing spiritual truths. It helps embed the word of God in our hearts and minds.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_christian_rock.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian rock music?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/incorporate_media_in_worship.htm">Should churches incorporate media into worship services?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_a_'new_song'_in_psalm_149_1.htm">Psalm 149:1 – Why is there a need for a “new song” if this psalm’s praises and warlike imagery appear repeatedly elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_country_music.htm">What defines Christian country music?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">A new song.</span>--This expression occurs in <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm" title="O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth.">Psalm 96:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm" title="O sing to the LORD a new song; for he has done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, has gotten him the victory.">Psalm 98:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm" title="Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.">Psalm 149:1</a>; <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>; <a href="//apocrypha.org/judith/16-13.htm" title="I will sing unto the Lord a new song: O Lord, thou art great and glorious, wonderful in strength, and invincible.">Judith 16:13</a>, and was adopted in <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm" title="And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;">Revelation 5:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm" title="And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.">Revelation 14:3</a>. The term apparently marked the revival of national psalmody after the Captivity. "Behold, the former things are come to pass, and <span class= "ital">new </span>things do I declare <span class= "bld">. . .</span> Sing unto the Lord a new song" (<a href="/context/isaiah/42-9.htm" title="Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.">Isaiah 42:9-10</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Sing unto him a new song</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a>; <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Revelation 14:3</a>). Not necessarily a song unheard before, but one fresh from the singer's heart. <span class="cmt_word">Play skilfully with a loud noise.</span> The loudness of a thanksgiving song was regarded as an indication of its heartiness (comp. <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5</a>; and see also <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">2 Chronicles 20:19</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11-13</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-3.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">שִֽׁירוּ־</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 Him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֭וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></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">play</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֝גֵּ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(nag·gên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch or play a stringed instrument</span><br /><br /><span class="word">skillfully</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵיטִ֥יבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ṭî·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a shout of joy.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּתְרוּעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(biṯ·rū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8643.htm">Strong's 8643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:3 Sing to him a new song (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>