Psalms 96 (KJV)

13 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 96 contains 13 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

2Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

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

5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

8Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. <sup>due: Heb. of his name</sup>

9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. <sup>in the: or, in the glorious sanctuary</sup>

10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. <sup>the fulness: or, all it containeth</sup>

12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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What is Psalms 96 in the KJV?

Psalms 96 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 13 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 96 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 96 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 96 (KJV)?

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

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