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break out in praise and sing for joy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/98.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/98.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/98.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/98.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/98.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Be cheerful and sing for joy and sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/98.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/98.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/98.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Make a loud shout to Yahweh, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/98.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Shout [in jubilation] and sing for joy and sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/98.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the whole earth shout to the LORD; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/98.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shout to the LORD, all the earth; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/98.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/98.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Tell everyone on this earth to sing happy songs in praise of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/98.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/98.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shout happily to the LORD, all the earth. Break out into joyful singing, and make music.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/98.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing for joy to the LORD, all the earth; praise him with songs and shouts of joy! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/98.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Break forth into joyful songs of praise!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/98.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth?let your cry ring out, and sing praises!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/98.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Shout out praises to the LORD, all the earth! Break out in a joyful shout and sing! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/98.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/98.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/98.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/98.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Shout to YHWH, all the earth, "" Break forth, and cry aloud, and sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/98.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Shout to Jehovah, all the earth, Break forth, and cry aloud, and sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/98.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Shout ye to Jehovah, all the earth break forth into joy and rejoice, and play on the harp.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/98.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/98.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 97:4>Sing joyfully to God, all the earth. Sing and exult, and sing psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/98.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/98.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/98.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all the earth; make ye merry and sing and give praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/98.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise LORD JEHOVAH, all the Earth; exult and sing and glorify our God!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/98.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Shout unto the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/98.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Shout to God, all the earth; sing, and exult, and sing psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/98-4.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=12228" 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/98.htm">Sing to the LORD a New Song</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: hā·rî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">Make a joyful noise</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> <a href="/hebrew/6476.htm" title="6476: piṣ·ḥū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To cause to break or burst forth, break forth with. A primitive root; to break out.">break forth—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: wə·ran·nə·nū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">let your cry ring out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: wə·zam·mê·rū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">and sing praises!</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.…<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/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a></span><br />Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a></span><br />Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a></span><br />You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14</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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<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/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/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-6.htm">Psalm 150:6</a></span><br />Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!<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="/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a></span><br />And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10-11</a></span><br />But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: / Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1-5</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1,4</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/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a></b></br> O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 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In biblical times, joyful noise often included singing, shouting, and playing musical instruments, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a> when David and the Israelites celebrated before the LORD with all kinds of instruments. The call to make a joyful noise is not limited to a specific group but is a universal invitation, reflecting the inclusivity of worship. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of worship as a communal and expressive act, as seen in <a href="/psalms/100.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a>.<p><b>All the earth</b><br>This phrase underscores the universal scope of God's sovereignty and the call for all creation to worship Him. It reflects the biblical theme of God's dominion over the entire earth, as seen in <a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>, which states, "The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it." The inclusion of "all the earth" suggests that worship is not confined to Israel but extends to all nations and peoples, foreshadowing the New Testament revelation of the gospel's reach to the Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>.<p><b>Break forth—let your cry ring out</b><br>The imagery of breaking forth suggests an overwhelming, spontaneous outburst of praise, akin to a dam bursting. This expression of worship is not restrained but is an exuberant and heartfelt response to God's greatness. The idea of a cry ringing out connects to the biblical tradition of shouting in victory or celebration, as seen in <a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5</a> when the Israelites shouted and the walls of Jericho fell. This phrase captures the intensity and sincerity of worship that is expected from believers.<p><b>And sing praises!</b><br>Singing praises is a central element of worship throughout the Bible, reflecting both personal devotion and communal celebration. The act of singing is a way to recount God's deeds, express gratitude, and declare His attributes. In the context of the Psalms, singing is often accompanied by musical instruments, as seen in <a href="/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>. This phrase also points to the prophetic vision of eternal worship in <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a>, where the redeemed sing a new song before the throne of God, highlighting the continuity of worship from the Old Testament to the eschatological future.<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 God of Israel, deserving of worship and praise.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/all_the_earth.htm">All the Earth</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the universal call to worship, emphasizing that all creation is invited to praise God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls for a global expression of joy and praise.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship_event.htm">Worship Event</a></b><br>The act of making a joyful noise and singing praises, which is a communal and celebratory event.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>The broader context of the earth and its inhabitants, all of whom are called to participate in this act of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>The call to make a joyful noise is not limited to a specific group but extends to all the earth, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's invitation to worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_expression.htm">Joyful Expression</a></b><br>Worship is not merely a duty but a joyful expression of gratitude and reverence for God. It involves both the heart and the voice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a></b><br>The terms "break forth" and "let your cry ring out" suggest an active and enthusiastic participation in worship, encouraging believers to engage fully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_witness.htm">Praise as Witness</a></b><br>Our joyful worship serves as a testimony to others about the greatness and goodness of God, inviting them to join in the praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/creation's_role_in_worship.htm">Creation's Role in Worship</a></b><br>The inclusion of "all the earth" highlights that all of creation is designed to reflect God's glory, reminding us of our role as stewards of creation.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/98.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Make a joyful noise.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">Break out into songs and music.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/98.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth.</span> God is to be praised heartily - with a loud and ringing voice. The body is to unite with the soul in giving him thanks, and to perform its part vigorously and with zeal (comp. <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1, 2</a>; <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1</a>, etc.). And in the praise of God <span class="accented">the whole earth</span> is to join. <span class="cmt_word">Make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise;</span> rather, <span class="accented">break forth, and sing for joy, and sing praise</span> (see the Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/98-4.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">Make a joyful noise</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִ֣יעוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rî·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine 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 LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽ֭יהוָה</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">הָאָ֑רֶץ</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 /><br /><span class="word">break forth—</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּצְח֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(piṣ·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6476.htm">Strong's 6476: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cause to break or burst forth, break forth with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let your cry ring out</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרַנְּנ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ran·nə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine 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">and sing praises!</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזַמֵּֽרוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zam·mê·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise to Yahweh all (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/98-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 98:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 98:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/98-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 98:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 98:5" /></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>