Psalm 96 u

King of the Earth

1   Sing a new song to the LORD;

let the whole earth sing to the LORD. v

2   Sing to the LORD, bless his name;

proclaim his salvation from day to day. w

3   Declare his glory among the nations,

his wondrous works among all peoples. x

4   For the LORD is great and is highly praised;

he is feared above all gods. y

5   For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

but the LORD made the heavens. z

6   Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. a

7   Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples,

ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. b

8   Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; c

bring an offering and enter his courts. d

9   Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; e

let the whole earth tremble before him. f

10   Say among the nations: “The LORD reigns. g

The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. h

He judges the peoples fairly.” i

11   Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;

let the sea and all that fills it resound. j

12   Let the fields and everything in them celebrate.

Then all the trees of the forest will shout for joy k

13   before the LORD, for he is coming—

for he is coming to judge the earth.

He will judge the world with righteousness

and the peoples with his faithfulness. l