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Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/95.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/95.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/95.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/95.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/95.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come, let’s sing for joy to the LORD, Let’s shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/95.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O come, let us sing for joy to the LORD, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/95.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/95.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oh come, let us sing for joy to Yahweh, Let us make a loud shout to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/95.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/95.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come, let’s shout joyfully to the LORD, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/95.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come, let us shout joyfully to the LORD, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/95.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh come, let us sing unto Jehovah; Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/95.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sing joyful songs to the LORD! Praise the mighty rock where we are safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/95.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O COME, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/95.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Come, let's sing joyfully to the LORD. Let's shout happily to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/95.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Come, let us praise the LORD! Let us sing for joy to God, who protects us! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/95.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Come! Let us sing joyfully to the LORD! Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/95.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/95.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Come! Let's sing for joy to the LORD! Let's shout out praises to our protector who delivers us! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/95.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Oh come, let's sing to the LORD. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/95.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O come, let us sing to the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/95.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Oh come, let’s sing to Yahweh. Let’s shout aloud to the rock of our salvation! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/95.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Come, we sing to YHWH, "" We shout to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/95.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Come, we sing to Jehovah, We shout to the rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/95.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Come, we will rejoice to Jehovah: we will shout to the Rock saving us.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/95.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Come let us praise the Lord with joy: let us joyfully sing to God our saviour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/95.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 94:1>The Praise of a Canticle, of David himself. Come, let us exult in the Lord. Let us shout joyfully to God, our Savior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/95.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; cry out to the rock of our salvation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/95.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/95.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O COME, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the God of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/95.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Come, we will glorify LORD JEHOVAH and we will sing to our God the Savior!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/95.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O come, let us sing unto the LORD; Let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/95.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The praise of a Song by David. Come, let us exult in the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to God our Saviour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/95-1.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=11927" 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/95.htm">The Rock of Our Salvation</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">Come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: nə·ran·nə·nāh (V-Piel-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">let us sing for joy</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/7321.htm" title="7321: nā·rî·‘āh (V-Hifil-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">let us shout</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: lə·ṣūr (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">to the Rock</a> <a href="/hebrew/3468.htm" title="3468: yiš·‘ê·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare. Or yeshai; from yasha'; liberty, deliverance, prosperity.">of our salvation!</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.…<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="/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="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7-11</a></span><br />Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7</a></span><br />God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<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="/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="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">1 Chronicles 16:23-24</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30</a></span><br />Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<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/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3-4</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O come, let us sing to the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.</p><p class="hdg">come</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3</a></b></br> O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">Psalm 66:8</a></b></br> O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8,15,21</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">sing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalm 47:6,7</a></b></br> Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Song <i>or</i> Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Gittith, <i>A Psalm</i> of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.</p><p class="hdg">let us make</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Song <i>or</i> Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-8</a></b></br> Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.</p><p class="hdg">the rock</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-26.htm">Psalm 89:26</a></b></br> He shall cry unto me, Thou <i>art</i> my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Deuteronomy 32:15</a></b></br> But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered <i>with fatness</i>; then he forsook God <i>which</i> made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">2 Samuel 22:47</a></b></br> The LORD liveth; and blessed <i>be</i> my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/94-19.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/83-4.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/94-22.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/91-16.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/80-11.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/78-63.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Voices</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/96-11.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/104-18.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/104-10.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/104-12.htm">Voices</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 95</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">For his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">And for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">And not to tempt him</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/95.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/95.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;</b><br>This phrase is an invitation to communal worship, emphasizing the importance of gathering together to praise God. Singing for joy reflects a heart full of gratitude and reverence. In biblical times, music was a central part of worship, as seen in the temple services led by the Levites (<a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>). The act of singing is not just a form of expression but a command to engage with God emotionally and spiritually. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. This call to worship is reminiscent of other psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/100.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a>, which also encourages joyful singing.<p><b>let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!</b><br>The term "shout" indicates a loud, enthusiastic proclamation, suggesting that worship should be vibrant and full of life. The "Rock" is a metaphor for God's strength, stability, and reliability, often used throughout the Old Testament (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, <a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2</a>). This imagery conveys the idea of God as a fortress and protector, providing a foundation for faith. The phrase "our salvation" points to God's role as the deliverer and savior of His people, a theme that runs throughout the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is identified as the cornerstone (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>), fulfilling the role of the ultimate Rock and Savior, providing eternal salvation through His sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rock_of_our_salvation.htm">The Rock of our Salvation</a></b><br>A metaphor for God, highlighting His strength, reliability, and role as a savior and protector of His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is calling the community to worship and praise God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community_of_believers.htm">The Community of Believers</a></b><br>The audience being called to join in worship, representing the collective body of God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_worship.htm">The Act of Worship</a></b><br>The event of communal singing and shouting, expressing joy and reverence towards God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be characterized by joy and enthusiasm, reflecting our gratitude for God's salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_foundation.htm">God as Our Foundation</a></b><br>Recognize God as the unchanging foundation of our faith, much like a rock that provides stability and security.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of gathering with other believers to worship God collectively, strengthening our faith and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_salvation.htm">Response to Salvation</a></b><br>Our worship is a response to the salvation God has provided, acknowledging His role as our Savior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a></b><br>Engage actively in worship, using both voice and heart to express reverence and adoration for God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_95.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 95</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rock_of_salvation's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_joyful_noise.htm">What defines a joyful noise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_church_bells_rung.htm">What is the significance of ringing church bells?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_joy_to_the_world_and_nature_singing.htm">Is joy to the world and heaven's nature singing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/95.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(</span>1<span class= "note">)</span> <span class= "bld">O come.</span>--The invitation is general, and may be contrasted with the heathen warning to the uninitiated, <span class= "ital">procul este profani. </span>This exhortation to worship God, not with penitence, but with loud thanksgiving, is, as Perowne notes, the more remarkable considering the strain in which the latter part of the psalm is written.<p><span class= "bld">Make a joyful noise.</span>--There is no one English expression for the full burst of instrumental and vocal music which is meant by the Hebrew word here applied to the Temple service. Vulg., <span class= "ital">jubilemus.</span><p><span class= "bld">Rock of our salvation.</span>--As in <a href="/psalms/89-26.htm" title="He shall cry to me, You are my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.">Psalm 89:26</a>. (Comp. "rock of refuge," <a href="/psalms/94-22.htm" title="But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.">Psalm 94:22</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/95.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - O come, let us sing unto the Lord. From this opening phrase, which finds an echo in vers. 2 and 6, this psalm has been called "The Invitatory Psalm." As it invited the Jews, so it now invites Christian congregations, to join in the worship of the sanctuary. <span class="cmt_word">Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4</a>). Loudness of voice was regarded as indicating earnestness of heart (see <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">2 Chronicles 20:19</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-13.htm">Ezra 3:13</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a>, etc.). The expression, "Rock of our salvation" is taken from <a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Deuteronomy 32:15</a> (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">2 Samuel 22:47</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-26.htm">Psalm 89:26</a>). It is well paraphrased in our Prayer book Version, "the <span class="accented">strength</span> of our salvation." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/95-1.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">Come,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭כוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us sing for joy</span><br /><span class="heb">נְרַנְּנָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ran·nə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7442.htm">Strong's 7442: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give a ringing cry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֑ה</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">let us shout</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֝רִ֗יעָה</span> <span class="translit">(nā·rî·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mar, to split the ears, shout</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the rock</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצ֣וּר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of our salvation!</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁעֵֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·‘ê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3468.htm">Strong's 3468: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 95:1 Oh come let's sing to Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/94-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 94:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/95-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 95:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 95:2" /></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>