Psalm 96:10
New International Version
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.

New Living Translation
Tell all the nations, “The LORD reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly.

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

Berean Standard Bible
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

King James Bible
Say 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.

New King James Version
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns; The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved; He shall judge the peoples righteously.”

New American Standard Bible
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will judge the peoples fairly.”

NASB 1995
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.”

NASB 1977
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns; Indeed, the world is established, it will not be shaken; He will render justice to the peoples with equity.”

Amplified Bible
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly and securely established, it shall not be moved; He will judge and rule the people with fairness.”

Christian Standard Bible
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. He judges the peoples fairly.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Say among the nations: “The LORD reigns. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. He judges the peoples fairly.”

American Standard Version
Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity

Contemporary English Version
Announce to the nations, "The LORD is King! The world stands firm, never to be shaken, and he will judge its people with fairness."

English Revised Version
Say among the nations, The LORD reigneth: the world also is stablished that it cannot be moved: he shall judge the peoples with equity.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Say to the nations, "The LORD rules as king!" The earth stands firm; it cannot be moved. He will judge people fairly.

Good News Translation
Say to all the nations, "The LORD is king! The earth is set firmly in place and cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with justice."

International Standard Version
Declare among the nations, "The LORD reigns!" Indeed, he established the world so that it will not falter. He will judge people fairly.

Majority Standard Bible
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

NET Bible
Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns! The world is established, it cannot be moved. He judges the nations fairly."

New Heart English Bible
Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns." The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.

Webster's Bible Translation
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he will judge the people righteously.

World English Bible
Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” The world is also established. It can’t be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Say among nations, “YHWH has reigned, "" Also—the world is established, unmoved, "" He judges the peoples in uprightness.”

Young's Literal Translation
Say among nations, 'Jehovah hath reigned, Also -- established is the world, unmoved, He judgeth the peoples in uprightness.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Say ye among the nations, Jehovah reigned: also the habitable globe shall be prepared, it shall not be moved: he will judge the peoples in uprightness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Say ye among the Gentiles, the Lord hath reigned. For he hath corrected the world, which shall not be moved: he will judge the people with justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Say among the Gentiles: The Lord has reigned. For he has even corrected the whole world, which will not be shaken. He will judge the peoples with fairness.

New American Bible
declare among the nations: The LORD is king. The world will surely stand fast, never to be shaken. He rules the peoples with fairness.

New Revised Standard Version
Say among the nations, “The LORD is king! The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Say among the Gentiles that the LORD reigns; the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved; he shall judge the people righteously.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Say among the nations, "LORD JEHOVAH reigns, and the world is prepared that it will not move. He shall judge the nations in integrity!"
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Say among the nations: 'The LORD reigneth.' The world also is established that it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Say among the heathen, The Lord reigns: for he has established the world so that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people in righteousness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
9Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. 10Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity. 11Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:31
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Revelation 19:6
And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Psalm 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Isaiah 45:22-23
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. / By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Psalm 99:1
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Acts 17:31
For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”

Isaiah 11:4
but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.


Treasury of Scripture

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

say

Psalm 18:49
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

Psalm 46:6,10
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted…

Psalm 126:2
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

the Lord

Psalm 2:8-12
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession…

Psalm 59:13
Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

the world

Isaiah 49:8
Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;

Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Hebrews 1:3
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

judge

Psalm 96:13
Before 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.

Psalm 9:8
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

Psalm 67:4
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

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Psalm 96
1. An exhortation to praise God
4. for his greatness
8. for his kingdom
11. for his general judgment














Say among the nations
This phrase calls believers to proclaim a message universally, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. The Hebrew word for "nations" is "goyim," which often refers to Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. This highlights the inclusivity of God's message, emphasizing that His sovereignty and salvation are not limited to Israel but extend to all humanity. Historically, this reflects the missionary aspect of Israel's calling, which is fulfilled in the Great Commission of the New Testament (Matthew 28:19).

The LORD reigns
The declaration of "The LORD reigns" is a profound affirmation of God's sovereignty and kingship over all creation. The Hebrew word for "reigns" is "malak," which implies not just ruling but doing so with authority and power. This statement is a reminder of God's ultimate control and governance, providing comfort and assurance to believers that despite worldly chaos, God is in control. It echoes the eternal kingship of God, as seen throughout the Psalms and prophetic literature.

The world is firmly established
This phrase speaks to the stability and order of creation under God's rule. The Hebrew root "kun" for "firmly established" suggests being set up, prepared, or made secure. It reassures believers that the world is not subject to random forces but is upheld by God's unchanging nature. This stability is a reflection of God's faithfulness and reliability, providing a foundation for trust and hope.

it cannot be moved
The immovability of the world under God's reign underscores His unshakeable power and the permanence of His decrees. The Hebrew word "mot" means to totter or shake, and its negation here emphasizes the security and constancy of God's creation. This is a metaphor for the spiritual security believers have in God's promises, reinforcing the idea that what God establishes is enduring and unassailable.

He will judge the peoples with equity
This final phrase assures that God's judgment is fair and just. The Hebrew word for "equity" is "meshar," which conveys straightness, fairness, and uprightness. It reflects God's righteous character and His commitment to justice. In a world often marked by injustice and partiality, this promise of divine equity offers hope and assurance that God will ultimately set things right, rewarding righteousness and punishing wickedness. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's just nature, as seen in passages like Isaiah 11:4 and Revelation 19:11.

(10) Say among the heathen.--The watchword of the Restoration, "Jehovah has become King" (see Psalm 93:1, note, and comp. Isaiah 52:7), is an Evangel not only for Jerusalem but for the world at large. But to it is added (see the difference of arrangement in 1Chronicles 16:29-31) the further statement of the stability of the world, emblem of the stability and justice of the Divine Government.

Verse 10. - Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth (comp. Psalm 93:1; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1). The world also shall be established that it shall not be moved. When God takes his throne, and manifestly reigns, the earth is at once "established," settled, placed on a firm footing (see the comment on Psalm 93:1, where exactly the same words occur). He shall judge the people righteously (comp. ver. 13). God, the Deliverer of old time (vers. 3, 4), God, the King of the whole earth (ver. 10a), is also God the Judge, who gives sentence on the "peoples" with equity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Declare
אִמְר֤וּ (’im·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

among the nations:
בַגּוֹיִ֨ם ׀ (ḇag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

“The LORD
יְה֘וָ֤ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

reigns.”
מָלָ֗ךְ (mā·lāḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

The world
תֵּ֭בֵל (tê·ḇêl)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land

is firmly established;
תִּכּ֣וֹן (tik·kō·wn)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

it cannot
בַּל־ (bal-)
Adverb
Strong's 1077: A failure, nothing, not at all, lest

be moved;
תִּמּ֑וֹט (tim·mō·wṭ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall

He judges
יָדִ֥ין (yā·ḏîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1777: A straight course, sail direct

the peoples
עַ֝מִּ֗ים (‘am·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

with equity.
בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ (bə·mê·šā·rîm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4339: Evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude


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