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Online Bible: New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

Psalms 96:1-13

1 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.