Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. New Living Translation Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. English Standard Version Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Berean Standard Bible Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. King James Bible Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. New King James Version Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. New American Standard Bible Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. NASB 1995 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. NASB 1977 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Legacy Standard Bible Sing to Yahweh, bless His name; Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day. Amplified Bible Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day. Christian Standard Bible Sing to the LORD, bless his name; proclaim his salvation from day to day. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sing to Yahweh, praise His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day. American Standard Version Sing unto Jehovah, bless his name; Show forth his salvation from day to day. Contemporary English Version sing and praise his name. Day after day announce, "The LORD has saved us!" English Revised Version Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. GOD'S WORD® Translation Sing to the LORD! Praise his name! Day after day announce that the LORD saves his people. Good News Translation Sing to the LORD, and praise him! Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us. International Standard Version Sing to the LORD! Bless his name! Proclaim his deliverance every day! Majority Standard Bible Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. NET Bible Sing to the LORD! Praise his name! Announce every day how he delivers! New Heart English Bible Sing to the LORD. Bless his name. Proclaim his salvation from day to day. Webster's Bible Translation Sing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. World English Bible Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSing to YHWH, bless His Name, "" Proclaim His salvation from day to day. Young's Literal Translation Sing to Jehovah, bless His name, Proclaim from day to day His salvation. Smith's Literal Translation Sing ye to Jehovah, praise his name; announce glad tidings; from day to day, his salvation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSing ye to the Lord and bless his name: shew forth his salvation from day to day. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Sing to the LORD, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. New Revised Standard Version Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise LORD JEHOVAH and bless his name! Announce his salvation from day to day! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim His salvation from day to day. Brenton Septuagint Translation Sing to the Lord, bless his name: proclaim his salvation from day to day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sing to the LORD, All the Earth1Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. 3Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.… Cross References Isaiah 12:4-5 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. Psalm 105:1-2 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. Psalm 98:1-2 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. / The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. Psalm 66:1-2 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. Psalm 149:1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. Psalm 33:3 Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. Psalm 68:32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah Psalm 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations. Psalm 47:6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. Psalm 100:1-2 A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. 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!” Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” Treasury of Scripture Sing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. bless Psalm 72:17,18 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed… Psalm 103:1,2,20-22 A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name… Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. shew Psalm 40:10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. Psalm 71:15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. Isaiah 40:9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Jump to Previous Bless Blessing Forth Good Praise Proclaim Salvation Shew Show Sing Songs TidingsJump to Next Bless Blessing Forth Good Praise Proclaim Salvation Shew Show Sing Songs TidingsPsalm 96 1. An exhortation to praise God4. for his greatness 8. for his kingdom 11. for his general judgment Sing to the LORD This phrase emphasizes the act of worship through song, a common practice in ancient Israel. Singing was a way to express joy, gratitude, and reverence to God. The Psalms, often referred to as the hymnbook of Israel, were used in temple worship and personal devotion. Singing to the LORD is a call to acknowledge His sovereignty and goodness. In the New Testament, Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 encourage believers to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, continuing this tradition of musical worship. Bless His name Proclaim His salvation Day after day Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, who is worthy of worship and praise. 2. The Psalmist The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to King David, who calls the people to worship and proclaim God's salvation. 3. Israel The nation to whom the psalm was originally addressed, called to be a light to the nations through their worship and testimony. 4. The Nations Implicit in the call to proclaim God's salvation, indicating the universal scope of God's message. 5. Salvation The deliverance and redemption offered by God, a central theme in the psalm and throughout Scripture. Teaching Points The Call to WorshipWorship is not just a personal act but a communal and public declaration of God's greatness. Singing to the LORD is a way to bless His name and acknowledge His attributes and deeds. Proclaiming Salvation Believers are called to share the message of salvation consistently, "day after day." This proclamation is both a privilege and a responsibility, reflecting God's desire for all to know Him. The Power of Testimony Sharing personal experiences of God's salvation can be a powerful witness to others. Testimonies should focus on God's work and character, not just personal benefits. Consistency in Faith Daily proclamation requires a consistent and growing relationship with God. Spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and fellowship support this consistency. Global Perspective God's salvation is for all nations, and believers are part of a global mission. Engaging in missions and supporting global evangelism efforts align with the psalmist's vision.Verse 2. - Sing unto the Lord, bless his Name (cf. Psalm 100:4; Psalm 145:1, 10, 21, etc.). Show forth his salvation from day to day; or, publish his salvation (εὐαγγελίζεσθε, LXX.); i.e. "make it known" - "spread the good tidings." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Singשִׁ֣ירוּ (šî·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7891: To sing to the LORD, לַ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel praise בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse His name; שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name proclaim בַּשְּׂר֥וּ (baś·śə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1319: To be fresh, full, cheerful), to announce His salvation יְשׁוּעָתֽוֹ׃ (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity day מִיּֽוֹם־ (mî·yō·wm-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day after day. לְ֝י֗וֹם (lə·yō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Psalm 96:2 NIVPsalm 96:2 NLT Psalm 96:2 ESV Psalm 96:2 NASB Psalm 96:2 KJV Psalm 96:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 96:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 96:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 96:2 French Bible Psalm 96:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 96:2 Sing to Yahweh! 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