Psalms 98 (ESV)

9 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 98 contains 9 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, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

2The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

3He has remembered his steadfast 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 into joyous song and sing praises!

5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody!

6With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!

7Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it!

8Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together

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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What is Psalms 98 in the ESV?

Psalms 98 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 9 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 98 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 98 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 98 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 98 contains 9 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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