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Let us sing psalms of praise to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/95.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/95.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/95.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/95.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/95.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let’s come before His presence with a song of thanksgiving, Let’s shout joyfully to Him in songs <i>with instruments.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/95.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/95.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/95.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us make a loud shout to Him with songs of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/95.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let us come before His presence with a song of thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/95.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving; let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/95.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout triumphantly to Him in song. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/95.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; Let us make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/95.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Come to worship him with thankful hearts and songs of praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/95.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, let us make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/95.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let's come into his presence with a song of thanksgiving. Let's shout happily to him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/95.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let us come before him with thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/95.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us shout with songs of praise to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/95.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/95.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let's enter his presence with thanksgiving! Let's shout out to him in celebration! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/95.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let's come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let's extol him with songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/95.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/95.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let’s come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let’s extol him with songs! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/95.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />We come before His face with thanksgiving, "" We shout to Him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/95.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> We come before His face with thanksgiving, With psalms we shout to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/95.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />We will anticipate his face with confession, with music we will shout to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/95.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; and make a joyful noise to him with psalms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/95.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 94:2>Let us anticipate his presence with confession, and let us sing joyfully to him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/95.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let us come before him with a song of praise, joyfully sing out our psalms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/95.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/95.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/95.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Let us come before his face with Thanksgiving and we will glorify him with songs!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/95.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout for joy unto Him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/95.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/95-2.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=11935" 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>Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6923.htm" title="6923: nə·qad·də·māh (V-Piel-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To come or be in front, meet. A primitive root; to project, i.e. Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet.">Let us enter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">His presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/8426.htm" title="8426: bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. avowal, or adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers.">with thanksgiving;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: nā·rî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf.h-1cp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">let us make a joyful noise</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2158.htm" title="2158: biz·mi·rō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Song. Or zamir; and zmirah; from zamar; a song to be accompanied with instrumental music.">in song.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.…<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/3-16.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="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8-10</a></span><br />“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">Psalm 147:7</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<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/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1-3</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. / Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<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="/psalms/69-30.htm">Psalm 69:30</a></span><br />I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-5</a></span><br />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. / 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="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.</p><p class="hdg">let us</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7</a></b></br> So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2,4</a></b></br> Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12,13</a></b></br> Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all… </p><p class="hdg">come before his presence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, <i>which is</i> thy sword:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Psalm 105:2</a></b></br> Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></b></br> Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">Thanksgiving</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/99-5.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/102-2.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/96-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/96-11.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/99-9.htm">Thanksgiving</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>Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of approaching God with a heart full of gratitude. In the context of ancient Israel, thanksgiving was a central aspect of worship, often expressed through offerings and sacrifices (<a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-15</a>). The act of entering God's presence with thanksgiving reflects a recognition of His sovereignty and provision. Theologically, this aligns with the New Testament teaching in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, which encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances. The concept of entering God's presence also recalls the temple worship in Jerusalem, where the Israelites would come to offer thanks and praise. This phrase can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate means by which believers enter into the presence of God (<a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a>).<p><b>let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.</b><br>The call to make a joyful noise highlights the exuberant and expressive nature of worship. In the cultural context of the Psalms, music and singing were integral to worship, as seen in the use of psalms in temple services and religious festivals (<a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a>). This joyful noise is not merely about volume but about the heartfelt expression of joy and reverence for God. Theologically, this connects to the New Testament exhortation in <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a>, where believers are encouraged to speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. The phrase also points to the eschatological hope found in <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-10</a>, where the redeemed sing a new song before the throne of God, celebrating His redemptive work through Jesus Christ.<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/95.htm">Psalm 95</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the people to worship and reverence God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>Refers to the spiritual place where believers come to worship and commune with God, emphasizing His omnipresence and holiness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_congregation_of_israel.htm">The Congregation of Israel</a></b><br>The original audience of the Psalm, representing the collective body of God's people called to worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving.htm">Thanksgiving</a></b><br>A central theme in the Psalm, highlighting the attitude of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's blessings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_noise.htm">Joyful Noise</a></b><br>Represents the expression of worship through music and song, a common practice in Israelite worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Importance of Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Thanksgiving is not just a seasonal practice but a daily attitude that acknowledges God's goodness and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be an expression of joy and gratitude, reflecting the believer's relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/entering_god's_presence.htm">Entering God's Presence</a></b><br>Approaching God with a heart of thanksgiving prepares us to experience His presence more fully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>The call to make a joyful noise is often a communal activity, emphasizing the importance of corporate worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discipline.htm">Spiritual Discipline</a></b><br>Regularly practicing thanksgiving and joyful worship can strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with 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_is_corporate_worship.htm">What defines corporate worship in a religious context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_lord's_prayer_and_thanksgiving_align.htm">How are The Lord's Prayer and Thanksgiving similar?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_temple_worship_essential_in_psalm_100_4.htm">Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_43_2_imply_god_forsakes.htm">Why does Psalm 43:2 suggest God has forsaken the writer, when other passages emphasize God's constant presence?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">Come before.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">go to meet. </span>It is the word rendered "prevent" in <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm" title="The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.">Psalm 18:5</a>, where see Note.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/95.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving.</span> Our <span class="accented">first</span> duty, when we come before God's presence, is to thank him (see the Exhortation in the Order for Daily Prayer). <span class="cmt_word">And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.</span> A "psalm" is properly a "song of <span class="accented">praise"</span> - the natural concomitant of thanksgiving. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/95-2.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">Let us enter</span><br /><span class="heb">נְקַדְּמָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(nə·qad·də·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6923.htm">Strong's 6923: </a> </span><span class="str2">To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His presence</span><br /><span class="heb">פָנָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 thanksgiving;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8426.htm">Strong's 8426: </a> </span><span class="str2">An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us make a joyful noise</span><br /><span class="heb">נָרִ֥יעַֽ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·rî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - 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 Him</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</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">in song.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּ֝זְמִר֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(biz·mi·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2158.htm">Strong's 2158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 95:2 Let's come before his presence with thanksgiving (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 95:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 95:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/95-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 95:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 95:3" /></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>