96* Sing to Jehovah a new song.+
Sing to Jehovah, all [YOU people of] the earth.*+
2 Sing to Jehovah, bless his name.+
From day to day tell the good news of salvation by him.+
3 Declare among the nations his glory,+
Among all the peoples his wonderful works.+
4 For Jehovah is great+ and very much to be praised.
He is fear-inspiring above all [other] gods.+
5 For all the gods* of the peoples are valueless gods;*+
But as for Jehovah, he has made the very heavens.+
6 Dignity and splendor are before him;+
Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.+
7 Ascribe* to Jehovah,* O YOU families of the peoples,+
Ascribe to Jehovah* glory and strength.+
8 Ascribe to Jehovah* the glory belonging to his name;+
Carry a gift and come into his courtyards.+
9 Bow down to Jehovah* in holy adornment;*+
Be in severe pains because of him, all [YOU people of] the earth.*+
10 Say among the nations: “Jehovah* himself has become king.+
The productive land* also becomes firmly established so that it cannot be made to totter.+
He will plead the cause of the peoples in uprightness.”+
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be joyful.*+
Let the sea thunder and that which fills it.+
12 Let the open field exult and all that is in it.+
At the same time let all the trees of the forest break out joyfully+
13 Before Jehovah.* For he has come;+
For he has come to judge the earth.+
He will judge the productive land* with righteousness+
And the peoples with his faithfulness.+