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Verse 98

Psalms 98:5

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Berean Standard Bible

Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.

American Standard Version (1901)

Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.

Bible in Basic English

Make melody to the Lord with instruments of music; with a corded instrument and the voice of song.

Free Bible Version

Sing praises to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious voices;

Geneva Bible 1599

Sing prayse to the Lord vpon the harpe, euen vpon the harpe with a singing voyce.

King James (Authorized) Version

Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

One Unity Resource Bible

Sing zahmar ·musical praise· to Adonai with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.

Translation for Translators

Praise Yahweh while you play the lyres/harps, playing delightful music.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.

Noah Webster Bible

Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

World English Bible

Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.

Young's Literal Translation

Sing to Jehovah with harp, With harp, and voice of praise,

Context

Sing to the LORD a New Song

⁴Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! ⁵Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. ⁶With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

Summary

This verse calls for a joyful response to the Lord, highlighting the praise and worship due to His righteous rule over the earth. It emphasizes the righteousness and justice of God, encouraging believers to exalt Him with music and song. The verse reminds us of the Lord's faithfulness and sovereignty, inspiring gratitude and adoration for His marvelous deeds. It serves as a call to celebrate God's salvation and victory, acknowledging His power and glory in all creation.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Sing unto the Lord with the harp,.... Playing upon that at the same time: here and in the following verse is an allusion to Old Testament worship, and the manner of performing that; not that this should be done in New Testament times, only New Testament worship is expressed in Old Testament language, which is no unusual thing; hence in Gospel times, and Gospel churches, the saints, especially when singing the new song of redeeming grace, are said to have harps in their hands, expressive only of their spiritual melody in their hearts, Rev 5:8, with the harp, and the voice of the psalm; with the harp alone first, as Aben Ezra and Kimchi interpret it, and then with the harp, and together with the words of a psalm, sung in a psalm tune. Gospel churches are to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, Eph 5:19.

Psalms 98:5

Sing to the LORD a New Song

⁴Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! ⁵Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. ⁶With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

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Berean Standard Bible

Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.

American Standard Version (1901)

Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.

Bible in Basic English

Make melody to the Lord with instruments of music; with a corded instrument and the voice of song.

Free Bible Version

Sing praises to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious voices;

Geneva Bible 1599

Sing prayse to the Lord vpon the harpe, euen vpon the harpe with a singing voyce.

King James (Authorized) Version

Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

One Unity Resource Bible

Sing zahmar ·musical praise· to Adonai with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.

Translation for Translators

Praise Yahweh while you play the lyres/harps, playing delightful music.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.

Noah Webster Bible

Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

World English Bible

Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.

Young's Literal Translation

Sing to Jehovah with harp, With harp, and voice of praise,