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Psalms 98

Psalms 98 Summary, Context, and Full Chapter

Psalm 98 calls for a new song in response to God's saving power. It invites Israel and all nations, along with creation itself, to praise the LORD for his faithfulness, righteousness, and coming rule.

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What happens in Psalms 98?

This psalm begins by celebrating the LORD's victory and the wonders he has done. His salvation and righteousness are not hidden but made known to the nations, while his love for Israel remains in view. The whole earth is then called to join in glad praise with voices and instruments. The sea, rivers, and mountains are pictured as joining the chorus. The psalm closes by looking ahead to the LORD's coming judgment, which will be marked by righteousness and fairness.

Psalm 98 stands near the end of the Psalms' worship and kingship section, following a call to rejoice in the LORD's reign. It continues the theme of God as the rightful King whose saving work reaches beyond Israel. The chapter fits with nearby psalms that celebrate God's rule, justice, and the response of all creation to his presence.

Themes to notice

  • PraiseGod's people and all creation are called to respond to his saving work with joyful worship.
  • SalvationThe psalm celebrates the LORD's victory and the public display of his righteousness to the nations.
  • JudgmentThe closing hope is that God will judge the world with fairness and truth.

Questions for Psalms 98

  • What reasons does Psalm 98 give for singing a new song to the LORD?
  • How does this psalm show that God's salvation is meant for all nations, not only Israel?
  • What does it mean to you that the LORD will judge the world with righteousness and equity?

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Psalms 98

Sing to the LORD a New Song

A Psalm.

1Sing to the LORD a new song,

for He has done wonders;

His right hand and holy arm

have gained Him the victory.

2The LORD has proclaimed His salvation

and revealed His righteousness to the nations.

3He has remembered His love and faithfulness

to the house of Israel;

all the ends of the earth

have seen the salvation of our God.

4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;

break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!

5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre,

in melodious song with the harp.

6With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn

shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

7Let the sea resound, and all that fills it,

the world, and all who dwell in it.

8Let the rivers clap their hands,

let the mountains sing together for joy

9before the LORD,

for He comes to judge the earth.

He will judge the world with righteousness

and the peoples with equity.

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