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Psalms 98 Summary
Sing a New Song: God's Marvellous Works
The psalmist calls all the earth to sing a new song because the Lord has done marvellous things, with His right hand and holy arm obtaining victory. The Lord has made known His salvation and openly showed His righteousness to the heathen, remembering His mercy and truth toward Israel. All creation is summoned to make joyful noise with harps, trumpets, and cornets, as the Lord comes to judge the earth with righteousness and equity.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 98:1
“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.”
Psalms 98:2
“The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.”
Psalms 98:4
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.”
Psalms 98:9
“Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.”
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