Psalms 96 (ESV)

13 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 96 contains 13 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!

2Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

3Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!

4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.

5For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

6Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!

8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!

9Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!

10Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”

11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

12let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

13before the LORD, for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.

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What is Psalms 96 in the ESV?

Psalms 96 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 13 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 96 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 96 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 96 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 96 contains 13 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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