Psalms 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.”
Psalms 96:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- before the face of the Lord, because he cometh: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with his truth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Before Jehovah; for he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth.
- DARBYDarby
- Before Jehovah, for he cometh; for he cometh to judge the earth: he will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- before Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Before Jehovah, for He hath come, For He hath come to judge the earth. He judgeth the world in righteousness, And the peoples in His faithfulness!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the Lord is coming; He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with His truth. ###
Context: Psalms 96
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13Before 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.
About Psalms 96: Praise and Worship to the Lord Almighty
Psalm 96 encourages people of every nation and tribe to sing a "new song" and declare the glory and greatness of God. It emphasizes that the Lord is the only true God and Creator of the universe who reigns over all. The chapter calls for all creation to worship Him with joy, honor, and reverence.
Commentary
Psalm 96 is a beautiful expression of praise and worship to our Lord. It reminds us that we are not alone in our worship of God, but instead, we are but a small part of the universal chorus of praise to the Creator. The chapter also challenges us to go beyond our comfort zones, to sing new songs, and to open our eyes to God's glory in our daily lives. Whether through music or any other form of worship, we should always strive to honor and glorify God, for He is above all else. May we be inspired to praise and worship the Lord Almighty continually, just as the psalmist did in this chapter.