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Psalms 96

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVO sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
    WEBSing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.
  2. 2
    KJVSing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
    WEBSing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
  3. 3
    KJVDeclare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
    WEBDeclare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
  4. 4
    KJVFor the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
    WEBFor Yahweh is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.
  5. 5
    KJVFor all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
    WEBFor all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.
  6. 6
    KJVHonour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
    WEBHonor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
  7. 7
    KJVGive unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
    WEBAscribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
  8. 8
    KJVGive unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
    WEBAscribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.
  9. 9
    KJVO worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
    WEBWorship Yahweh in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.
  10. 10
    KJVSay 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.
    WEBSay among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” The world is also established. It can’t be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.
  11. 11
    KJVLet the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
    WEBLet the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
  12. 12
    KJVLet the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
    WEBLet the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
  13. 13
    KJVBefore 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.
    WEBbefore Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.