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Come before him, singing with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/100.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/100.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/100.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/100.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/100.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/100.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/100.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/100.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Serve Yahweh with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/100.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness <i>and</i> delight; Come before His presence with joyful singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/100.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/100.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/100.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/100.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be joyful and sing as you come in to worship the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/100.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/100.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Serve the LORD cheerfully. Come into his presence with a joyful song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/100.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Worship the LORD with joy; come before him with happy songs! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/100.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with joy. Come before him with a joyful shout!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/100.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/100.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Worship the LORD with joy! Enter his presence with joyful singing! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/100.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/100.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/100.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/100.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Serve YHWH with joy, come before Him with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/100.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Serve Jehovah with joy, come before him with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/100.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Serve ye Jehovah with gladness: come before him with rejoicing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/100.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sing joyfully to God, all the earth: serve ye the Lord with gladness. Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/100.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 99:2>Shout joyfully to God, all the earth. Serve the Lord with rejoicing. Enter into his sight in exultation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/100.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/100.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/100.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; come before his presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/100.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Serve LORD JEHOVAH with joy; enter before him with praise!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/100.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/100.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with exultation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/100-2.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=12355" 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/100.htm">Shout for Joy to the LORD, All You Lands</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ‘iḇ·ḏū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">Serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: bə·śim·ḥāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with gladness;</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">come</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">into His presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/7445.htm" title="7445: bir·nā·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A ringing cry. From ranan; a shout.">with joyful songs.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.…<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="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-7.htm">Ephesians 6:7</a></span><br />Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a></span><br />Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-47.htm">Luke 1:47</a></span><br />and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a></span><br />God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3-4</a></span><br />With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, / and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-47.htm">Deuteronomy 28:47</a></span><br />Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21</a></span><br />The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.</p><p class="hdg">serve</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-4.htm">Psalm 63:4,5</a></b></br> Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Psalm 71:23</a></b></br> My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-21.htm">Psalm 107:21,22</a></b></br> Oh that <i>men</i> would praise the LORD <i>for</i> his goodness, and <i>for</i> his wonderful works to the children of men! … </p><p class="hdg">come</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Psalm 42:4</a></b></br> When I remember these <i>things</i>, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2</a></b></br> Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm">2 Chronicles 20:27,28</a></b></br> Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Exultation</a> <a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/97-5.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/97-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/psalms/98-5.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/psalms/98-5.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/99-9.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-7.htm">Exultation</a> <a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/psalms/101-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/102-22.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 100</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, cheerfully</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">For his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">And for his power</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/100.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/100.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Serve the LORD with gladness;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the attitude with which believers are to approach their service to God. The Hebrew word for "serve" can also mean "worship," indicating that all acts of service are a form of worship. The call to serve with "gladness" suggests a heart posture of joy and gratitude, reflecting the believer's understanding of God's goodness and faithfulness. In the context of ancient Israel, service to the LORD was not merely ritualistic but involved a heartfelt devotion. This aligns with <a href="/deuteronomy/28-47.htm">Deuteronomy 28:47</a>, where serving God with joy is contrasted with serving enemies due to disobedience. The gladness in service is a response to God's covenantal love and blessings, as seen throughout the Psalms.<p><b>come into His presence with joyful songs.</b><br>Entering God's presence with "joyful songs" highlights the importance of worship through music and singing in the life of the believer. In the temple worship of ancient Israel, music played a central role, as seen in the organization of Levitical choirs and musicians by King David (<a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>). Joyful singing is a response to God's majesty and acts as a means of expressing reverence and adoration. This practice is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (<a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a>). The phrase also points to the eschatological hope of entering God's eternal presence with joy, as seen in <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-14</a>, where the redeemed sing a new song before the throne.<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, representing the God of Israel, who is to be served with gladness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/100.htm">Psalm 100</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who calls the people to worship and serve God joyfully.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The original audience of the Psalm, who were called to worship and serve God in the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The place where the Israelites would come into God's presence, offering worship and sacrifices.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship_gatherings.htm">Worship Gatherings</a></b><br>Events where the community of believers would come together to sing joyful songs and serve the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_service.htm">Joyful Service</a></b><br>Serving the Lord should be a source of joy, not a burden. Our attitude in service reflects our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Worship as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Worship is not confined to a place or time but is a continuous act of coming into God's presence with joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Power of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Joyful songs are a powerful expression of worship and can uplift the spirit and draw us closer to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heartfelt_worship.htm">Heartfelt Worship</a></b><br>True worship comes from the heart and is expressed through genuine gladness and joy in the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>Gathering with others to worship God strengthens our faith and encourages us to serve Him with gladness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_100.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 100</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_experience_god.htm">What does it mean to experience God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_music's_role_in_church.htm">What is music's role and purpose in the church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_episcopalians_believe.htm">What do Episcopalians believe?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_joyful_noise.htm">What defines a joyful noise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/100.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Serve the Lord with gladness.</span> "Gladness" is the emphatic word. Almost every clause of the psalm contains some such call. <span class="cmt_word">Come before his presence with singing</span>; or, <span class="accented">with a cry of joy.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/100-2.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">Serve</span><br /><span class="heb">עִבְד֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘iḇ·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, to serve, till, enslave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">with gladness;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשִׂמְחָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·śim·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blithesomeness, glee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֥אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into His presence</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝פָנָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with joyful songs.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְנָנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bir·nā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7445.htm">Strong's 7445: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ringing cry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 100:2 Serve Yahweh with gladness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 100:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 100:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 100:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 100:3" /></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>