Psalms 98

King James Version (KJV) · English

1 O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. 2 The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. 3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. 5 Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. 6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. 7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together 9 Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Commentary — not Bible text

Psalms 98:1

PSALM 98

Psa 98:1-9. In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise.

1. gotten ... victory--literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people.

right hand, and ... arm--denote power.

holy arm--or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Psa 22:3; 32:11).

Psalms 98:2

2. salvation--the result of His righteousness (Psa 7:17; 31:1), and both are publicly displayed.

Psalms 98:4-6

4-6. make a loud noise--or, "burst forth" (Is 14:7; 44:23).

before ... King--hail Him as your sovereign; and while, with every aid to demonstrate zeal and joy, intelligent creatures are invited to praise, as in Psa 96:11-13, inanimate nature is also summoned to honor Him who triumphs and rules in righteousness and equity.

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