Psalm 96:9
New International Version
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

New Living Translation
Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him.

English Standard Version
Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!

Berean Standard Bible
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.

King James Bible
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

New King James Version
Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.

New American Standard Bible
Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth.

NASB 1995
Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth.

NASB 1977
Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Worship Yahweh in the splendor of holiness; Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Amplified Bible
Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; Tremble [in submissive wonder] before Him, all the earth.

Christian Standard Bible
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.

American Standard Version
Oh worship Jehovah in holy array: Tremble before him, all the earth.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone on earth, now tremble and worship the LORD, majestic and holy."

English Revised Version
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: tremble before him, all the earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Worship the LORD in [his] holy splendor. Tremble in his presence, all the earth!

Good News Translation
Bow down before the Holy One when he appears; tremble before him, all the earth!

International Standard Version
Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.

NET Bible
Worship the LORD in holy attire! Tremble before him, all the earth!

New Heart English Bible
Worship the LORD in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.

Webster's Bible Translation
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

World English Bible
Worship Yahweh in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Bow yourselves to YHWH, "" In the honor of holiness, "" Be afraid of His presence, all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation
Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the honour of holiness, Be afraid of His presence, all the earth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Worship ye to Jehovah in the ornaments of holiness: tremble ye from his face, all the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
adore ye the Lord in his holy court. Let all the earth be moved at his presence.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Adore the Lord in his holy court. Let the entire earth be shaken before his face.

New American Bible
bow down to the LORD, splendid in holiness. Tremble before him, all the earth;

New Revised Standard Version
Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O worship the LORD in the temple of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Worship LORD JEHOVAH in the court of his Holiness. All the Earth will shake from before him!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Worship the Lord in his holy court: let all the earth tremble before him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. 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.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:29
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;

Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Isaiah 66:23
From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD.

Revelation 14:7
And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”

John 4:23-24
But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 60:13
The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.

Zechariah 14:16-17
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them.

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

2 Chronicles 20:21
Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

in the beauty of holiness.

Psalm 29:2
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Psalm 119:3
They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

Ezra 7:27
Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:

fear

Psalm 33:8
Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

Psalm 76:7,11
Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? …

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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














Worship the LORD
The Hebrew word for "worship" is "שָׁחָה" (shachah), which means to bow down or prostrate oneself. This act of worship is not merely a physical gesture but a profound expression of reverence and submission to God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bowing down was a common practice to show respect to a sovereign. Here, it signifies acknowledging the LORD's supreme authority and holiness. The use of "LORD" in all caps indicates the divine name YHWH, emphasizing God's eternal and unchanging nature. Worshiping the LORD is a call to recognize His sovereignty and to respond with humility and adoration.

in the splendor of His holiness
The word "splendor" translates from the Hebrew "הֲדָרָה" (hadarah), which conveys beauty, majesty, and glory. This phrase invites believers to contemplate the awe-inspiring beauty of God's holiness. Holiness, "קֹדֶשׁ" (qodesh) in Hebrew, refers to God's absolute purity and separateness from sin. The "splendor of His holiness" suggests that God's holiness is not only a moral attribute but also a radiant, majestic quality that inspires worship. Historically, the temple in Jerusalem was a place where God's holiness was manifest, and worshipers would be reminded of His majestic presence.

tremble before Him
The Hebrew word "חִיל" (chiyl) means to writhe, shake, or tremble. This trembling is not out of fear of punishment but a response to the overwhelming presence and power of God. It reflects a deep sense of awe and reverence. In the biblical narrative, encounters with God often led to trembling, as seen in the reactions of prophets and patriarchs. This phrase calls believers to approach God with a heart that is deeply moved and reverent, acknowledging His greatness and our own human frailty.

all the earth
The phrase "all the earth" underscores the universal scope of God's reign and the call to worship. The Hebrew word "אֶרֶץ" (erets) can mean land, earth, or world, indicating that God's majesty and holiness are not confined to Israel but extend to all creation. This inclusivity reflects the biblical theme that God's salvation and glory are for all nations. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, and this verse echoes the prophetic vision of all peoples coming to worship the one true God. It is a reminder of the global mission of the Church to proclaim God's glory to every corner of the earth.

(9) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.--Better, Bow before Jehovah in holy attire. But the LXX. and Vulgate have as in margin.

Fear before him.--Or literally, let all the earth be moved before his face.

Verse 9. - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (comp. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2). This is generally explained as "holiday attire." or "in vestments suited to holy service," but may include, besides vestments, the other material accessories of Divine worship. Fear before him, all the earth; or, tremble before him (comp. Psalm 97:4). The fear of God is constantly inculcated by the psalmists, not only as "the beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10), but as required of every man during his whole life (Psalm 19:9; Psalm 34:9; Psalm 40:3; Psalm 64:9; Psalm 86:11; Psalm 119:63, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Worship
הִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (hiš·ta·ḥă·wū)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate

the LORD
לַ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in the splendor
בְּהַדְרַת־ (bə·haḏ·raṯ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1927: Adornment, glory

of His holiness;
קֹ֑דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

tremble
חִ֥ילוּ (ḥî·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert

before Him,
מִ֝פָּנָ֗יו (mip·pā·nāw)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the earth.
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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